Two Carlisle Cathedral choristers have won a new award for their commitment.
The Ronald Wilson Award was presented to Annie Alban and Thomas Mitchell for their conduct, engagement and attendance.
It was developed collaboratively by the cathedral clergy and director of music and was created in honour of Mr Wilson, a regular worshipper at Carlisle Cathedral.
Mr Wilson, who worked for Carlisle City Council for 50 years, died in 2010 aged 85.
He was city treasurer from 1972 until 1979 and town clerk and chief executive from 1979 until his retirement in1990 when he was made an honorary Freeman of the City.
The awards were presented to the choristers by his son Roger.
On behalf of the family, Roger said: “We are delighted to be able to establish an endowment for the Cathedral choir in my father’s name.
“His life revolved around the city of Carlisle for half a century, something he regarded as a public service vocation rather than purely a career.
“It is intended this endowment and the recognition it bestows continues for many years to come and we hope encourages future generations of children to take up choral singing.”
The Revd Canon Pete Gunstone, Canon Precentor at Carlisle Cathedral, said: “Commitment is the essential quality of being a chorister.
“The best choristers are team players who are committed to giving their best, enabling their chorister colleagues to do likewise, and pull together to sing with one voice. We are delighted that Annie and Thomas have been chosen by their chorister colleagues for this award.
“The music department staff were unanimous in ratifying their choice. Congratulations to both and thank you for your commitment to the music and ministry here at Carlisle Cathedral.”
