The search has begun to find this year’s biggest community heroes across Gedling borough.
Gedling Borough Council has teamed up with the Nottingham Post to launch the Pride of Gedling Awards 2016 with the aim of recognising the outstanding work of local people who make a positive contribution to our communities.
Members of the public have until January 6 to nominate someone they think goes above and beyond in one a number of categories.
There are six categories to nominate for:
Good neighbour award – This award recognises inspirational individuals who have gone that extra mile to make everyday life better for others in their community.
Community Servant award – Someone who works serving the public in their day job and has gone above and beyond the role to help others, assist their community or improve their environment.
Young person award – This award celebrates young people, under the age of 21, who make an outstanding contribution to their communities.
Volunteer award – Someone who volunteers with a group or organisation and, through their commitment to others, make a big contribution to the community.
Outstanding community project – This award is open to any project which helps our local communities and improves the lives of those who live in them. Whether it be a playgroup or nursing home, a charity or Scout troop this category honours the work of the vital groups in the community.
Business in the community award – Gedling has many businesses serving our community. This award recognises those which play a role in supporting their community and in their approach to the environment, the marketplace, the community or their workforce.
You can nominate someone by going online and filling in the form HERE.
You can send your postal submission to Jeremy Minton, Nottingham Post, 3rd Floor, City Gate, Tollhouse Hill, Nottingham NG1 5FS.
A judging panel, made up of councillors and representatives from the Nottingham Post will select the winners. Shortlisted nominations will appear in the Nottingham Post, and finalists will be invited to a special award ceremony at the Civic Centre in February 2016.
