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Nominate local heroes for Community Champion Award

Leisure
09:37, Thursday, 1st September 2022

Do you know an individual or group that deserves a North Lincolnshire Community Champion Award? Make sure they get the recognition they deserve.

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the North Lincolnshire Community Champion Awards, and the event is set to be bigger and better than ever.

Hundreds of unsung heroes have received awards over the years for personal achievement, being an inspiration to others, working in the community or volunteering for a good cause.

There are 15 awards up for grabs:

Volunteer category sponsored by Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd

  • Young Volunteer of the Year
  • Adult Volunteer of the Year
  • Environmental Volunteer of the Year

Achievement category sponsored by Pepperells Solicitors

  • Outstanding Achievement Young
  • Outstanding Achievement Adult
  • Creative Achiever of the Year
  • Sport and Wellbeing Achiever of the Year

Community category sponsored by Kapil Care

  • Community Champion of the Year
  • Anti-Bullying Champion
  • Outstanding Contribution to a Stronger and Safer Community
  • Outstanding Contribution to a Learning Community

Inspiration category sponsored by Paul Fox Estate Agents

  • Young Carer of the Year
  • Adult Carer of the Year
  • Personal Courage
  • Lifetime Achievement

The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 24 November at The Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.

Nominate your 2022 Community Champions online.

If you are not able to nominate online, call 01724 298452 during office hours or email bathshall@northlincs.gov.uk for a form.

The closing date for nominations is 30 September 2022. More details about the Community Champion Awards can be found on the Community Champion Awards page.

Cllr John Briggs, Chair of the Community Champions Award Committee, said:

“Every year I am overwhelmed by the nominations we receive as there are so many inspiring people living in North Lincolnshire who go above and beyond to help others or to achieve great things.

“I am delighted to be celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Community Champion Awards – what an achievement this is.

“The past few years have been unprecedented for us all, but during this time the heroes of our communities were out in force doing all they can to support others.

“If you know an individual or group that deserves a Community Champion Award, please make sure you nominate them. Whether it is a personal achievement, inspiration to others, the work they have done in their community or volunteering their services for a good cause, we want to hear from you.”