The Pride of Gedling awards celebrate everyday unsung heroes in the local community.
They are awarded in recognition of remarkable people who help make their communities a better place and are true champions of the places where we live and work.
On Wednesday, November 6, the winners will be announced during a ceremony at the Civic Center in Arnold in association with headline sponsor The Wilkins Group
Since September, nominations have been made for members of the community who have gone above and beyond to help others.
The council received over 120 nominations for the six categories his year.
Entries have now closed for this year’s awards.
All nominees live in Gedling borough or surrounding areas and contribute to their local community.
The overall Pride of Gedling award along with a Lifetime Achievement Award will be announced on the night
The shortlisted nominees for this year’s awards are as follows:
Business in the Community Award (sponsored by Nottinghamshire County Council)
- Number 1 Sandwich Bar
- Aqua Bliss Swim Ltd
- Leah’s Dance Academy
Outstanding Community Project Award (sponsored by Jigsaw Homes)
- Mapperley and Arnold Rotary Club
- Dice and Balls CIC
- The Ark Advice Centre
- The CORE Centre
Community Hero Award (sponsored by Persimmon Homes Nottingham)
- Ian West
- Catherine Sheppard
- Helen Lloyd
- Beccy Webster
Dylan Barker Young Person of the Year Award (sponsored by The Mellors Group)
- Kaysey Farnsworth
- Malick McCartney-Bojang
- Lillie Brennan
- Phoebe Yates
Environmental Hero Award
- Richard Button
- Nick Baggaley
- Erika Jones
Inspirational Healthy Lifestyle Award (sponsored by Gladstone MRM Ltd)
- Get Going in Gedling
- Simply Dance Nottingham
- Positively Empowered Kids CIC
Leader of Gedling Borough Council John Clarke MBE said: “I’m proud to see so many members of our community being recognised for their contributions. These awards give us a chance to honour the incredible work done by our residents, businesses, and community groups who work tirelessly to make Gedling a better place for all”.
You can find out more about the Pride of Gedling Awards at www.prideofgedling.co.uk.
