Do you know an unsung hero who happily goes that extra mile for their community? Is there a local group which makes a real difference to people’s lives?

If the answer to either question is yes, then why not nominate that person or that group for Blaby District Council’s Community Awards 2023. The awards, now in their third year, seek to recognise and reward the enormous and vital contribution of volunteers and community organisations which help residents in Blaby District.

There are three categories again this year – Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year and Community Group of the Year.

You have until Sunday 5 November 2023 to enter your nominations. You can nominate online at www.blaby.gov.uk/community-awards

You can also pick up a nomination form from the Council offices, email vcshub@blaby.gov.uk or call 0116 272 7566 to request a copy of the form to return by email or post.

Thanks to our generous sponsors, winners in the volunteer categories will each receive £100 and runners-up £50 as well as being able to nominate a local charitable organisation to receive a cash donation. Our Community Group of the Year will receive £1,000 and the runner-up organisation will win £500.

A panel of judges will decide the winners and runners-up in the volunteer categories.

The Community Group of the Year will be decided by you. We will hold a public vote between Monday 13 November and Sunday 3 December 2023 to determine the winner and runner-up in this category. Residents will be able to vote for their favourite group on the Community Awards webpage or by requesting a voting form using the contact details above.

Full details of the Community Awards, including the entry criteria, judging process and prizes can be found at www.blaby.gov.uk/community-awards