Whitworth has bestowed the Honorary Townsman title on nine individuals since 1980.
The recipients have all been nominated for the award for their services to the Whitworth community. A Role of Honour can be found on display in the Council Chambers in the Whitworth Town Council offices at the Civic Hall (Riverside).
The nine Honorary Townsmen of Whitworth are:
1980 - Herr Oskar Bohm
1982 - Dr John Tierney
1985 - Mr Frank Walker
1995 - Mr Vincent Clegg
1995 - Mr Fred Lord
1996 - Mr Jack Wilkinson
1999 - Mr Terry Bolton
2008 - Mr James Grogan
2012 - Mr Tom Aldred
Pictured is Councillor Tom Aldred, the most recent recipient of the Honorary Townsman award.