Blaby Community Awards return for second year!

First introduced last year, the Community Awards are a chance for the Council to recognise residents and voluntary groups who have continued to improve lives in Blaby District.

Three categories are open for nominations until Friday 18 November 2022:

• Volunteer of the Year
• Young Volunteer of the Year
• Community Group of the Year

The winner and runner up from the volunteer categories will be decided by a Judging Panel, whilst the winner and runner up for the Community Group of the Year will be decided by a public vote after nominations close. Finalists will be invited to a special awards ceremony in January 2023.

Both Volunteer and Young Volunteer of the Year will honour people who have given up their time to help others in the district. Their efforts can include volunteering at a club or group or supporting an individual or improving the district. The winner of both categories will receive £100, with the runners up getting £50.

£750 will also be given to a chosen community group selected by the Volunteer and Young Volunteer winners, with £500 cash available for a group chosen by the runners-up.

The Community Group of the year category recognises groups or organisations that have improved the quality of life for residents within the District of Blaby. £1,000 is up for grabs for the winning group, whilst the runner up will receive £500.

Councillor Sharon Coe, Portfolio Holder for Health, Wellbeing, Community Engagement and Business Support, said "We're proud to bring these awards back for the second year. So many do so much for their local communities, and this is our way of making sure those who have gone the extra mile get the recognition they deserve.

"We'd also like to thank Central England Co-operative and BHIB Charities Insurance for contributing to our awards prize fund, and we are also using proceeds from the Love Blaby Lottery for the community group prizes.

"If you know a person or group who has done something extraordinary to improve people's lives, please nominate!"

Anyone interested in nominating can find out more and nominate online by visiting the Community Awards webpage.

(Source: Blaby District Council)