Nominations open for Harborough district community awards
Nominations are now open for this year’s Harborough district community awards, which celebrate individuals, groups and businesses whose contributions make the area better for everyone.
Now in their third year, the awards feature seven categories:
- Voluntary and Community Group of the Year
- Young Person of the Year (ages 11-18)
- Volunteer of the Year (ages 19-59)
- Volunteer of the Year (60+)
- The Citizenship Cup
- Stronger Together: Workplace Impact Award
- Business-Community Impact of the Year award.
Judging panels featuring representatives from Harborough District Council, local groups, Harborough District Youth Council and The Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce will review the nominations and choose a shortlist to attend the awards evening.
This will take place on October 1 at Kibworth Community Hub, where the winners and runners-up in each category will be announced.
Dr Gareth Thomas, president of Market Harborough Chamber of Trade and Commerce, said: “Across Harborough district, there are countless individuals, volunteers, community groups and businesses who go above and beyond every day to make a positive difference to the lives of others.
“These awards provide an important opportunity to celebrate and recognise those unsung heroes whose commitment, kindness and community spirit help our towns and villages thrive.
"I encourage everyone to nominate an individual, group or business whose dedication, generosity and community spirit deserve recognition."
Completed nominations must be submitted by midnight on Tuesday August 18, with nomination forms available through the Harborough District Council website at www.harborough.gov.uk/communityawards26
Winners and runners-up receive certificates and cash prizes in most categories, while in the Workplace Impact Award category a trophy and medal will be awarded to the winner and runner-up respectively.