The Award Categories 2024
Volunteer of the Year
We are looking to recognise someone who selflessly devotes themselves to a cause. It doesn't have to be normal volunteering, although it could be. Perhaps our volunteer champion runs a kid's football team, organises neighbourhood watch, is a hospital visit or is on the board of school governance? Please enter them in this category if they provide an invaluable, unpaid service to the community.
Community Project of the Year
Help us celebrate a project that has triumphed in the community. This will be a project supporting local people whether on a one-to-one basis or as a group. Maybe a community centre with projects that have had a long-lasting impact on the community. Perhaps they have delivered even against significant financial challenges or achieved results despite facing difficulties.
Young Hero of the Year
Celebrates the remarkable achievements of those under the age of 18 who have made a positive difference to others through education, campaigning, volunteering or helping another overcome a difficult situation or personal problem.
Business in the Community
Help us recognise a business which supports or makes a positive contribution to benefit and enhance community life. It could be that they support a local charity somehow, sponsor a team, or never fail to support community events. Don’t forget companies that have high standards when it comes to reducing their environmental impact, or who promote the green agenda to customers and the community.
Community for All Award
We are looking for the person, group or business that has done the most to work in harmony with others to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion with the aim to positively discourage discrimination. Of particular interest are initiatives around networking and mutual support between local people, projects and businesses where the benefits are for the whole district, crossing community lines and involving people from all backgrounds and sectors
Environment and Climate Champion
We want to celebrate an individual or group who has demonstrated a commitment to delivering sustainability initiatives which will help to combat climate change or enhance the natural environment. For example, encouraging recycling and minimising waste, and implementing measures to reduce carbon emissions.
Community Hero of the Year
Help us recognise someone who goes to remarkable lengths to help others, from inspiring carers, campaigners, fundraisers, or someone with creative talent or skill, maybe a paid professional who has gone to show an unparalleled commitment to their work with spirit, good humour and devotion.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award is especially for anyone who has worked tirelessly and constantly for the benefit of others over a sustained period of time. It could be a volunteer, fundraiser, community leader, charity supporter or businessperson. What matters is they have devoted a significant number of years to the activity.
