Annual awards will honour volunteers who ‘make a difference’ 

The council is urging residents to nominate a person or group that deserves recognition for the help they give to others.   

The Borough Council’s Making a Difference community awards include individual and group categories as follows:

• Creating a Sense of Community Pride: an individual or group who are inspirational in supporting and engaging their local communities leading to enriched lives for residents   
• Young volunteer(s): A young person or a group (under 18) who volunteer and contribute their time, energy and skills to benefit others within our community
• An individual or group who volunteer to improve where we live, making it a better place for us all by enhancing wellbeing, our safety, and responsibilities in relation to our planet.  
• Contributing to our local heritage, tourism or culture: An individual or group who enable others to appreciate and benefit from our local heritage, tourism and cultural offer, which attracts visitors and makes this a borough for us all to enjoy
• 50 Years of Volunteering: to help celebrate the 50th year of Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council a special category has been created for an individual or group who has been volunteering for 50 years

 Executive Member for the Voluntary Sector, Councillor Michael Mullaney said:

These awards are a great way to recognise the individuals and groups, who voluntarily give help and support to their communities, which many residents will have experienced at first-hand over the past few years.  

I am delighted that we can take this opportunity to celebrate the work of some of the most selfless people in our borough, who work to improve themselves, the people around them and the places they live. 

In addition, this year as we are celebrating the council’s 50th anniversary, we have included a special category to recognise an individual or group who has been volunteering for 50 years or more.

So please if you know someone or a group that deserves a public thank-you, then nominate them for this year's 'Making a Difference Awards' and let them know how much you appreciate the work that they do or have done. 

To find out more about the different categories, nominate online, or download an application form. or telephone 01455 255934. 
  
Nominations must be received by Sunday 13 October 2024. A judging panel will consider all nominations, and the awards will be presented at the voluntary and community sector celebration event at Hinckley Rugby Club on Thursday 14 November 2024. All individuals nominated, and representatives from groups nominated, will be invited to attend.