Time is running out to nominate your Charnwood Community Heroes

Published: Tue 16th July, 2024

Charnwood residents are being encouraged to thank those that continue to go above and beyond in the borough.

Charnwood Community Heroes recognises those in the local community who have carried out a good deed – no matter how small or large.

This year’s awards are extra special with Charnwood’s 50^th anniversary being celebrated with a new category, to find those people who make an outstanding contribution in the borough.

The deadline for entries is Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

The awards are run by Charnwood Borough Council and an awards ceremony will be held at Burleigh Court in Loughborough on Saturday September 28, 2024.

Charnwood Community Heroes is being kindly supported by Serco, 1284 and idverde.

Cllr Liz Blackshaw, the Council’s lead member for communities and neighbourhoods, said: “Charnwood Community Heroes is such an important event as we recognise those in our communities that continue to offer their time and resources to other residents.

“We have six categories for people to nominate their heroes in and I look forward to reading the nominations throughout the next few weeks.

“If you have someone in mind that you would like to thank and recognise for all of their work that they do then please nominate them to be a Charnwood Community Hero now.”

Nicola Clarke, community engagement officer at idverde, said: “It is great to support Charnwood Community Heroes once again and I would like to encourage residents to get their nominations in before the deadline.”

George Oliver, managing director of 1284, a Loughborough-based communications strategy consultancy, said: “As someone who is a resident and businesses owner in Charnwood, I see first hand the impact that volunteers have on the community.

“Charnwood Community Heroes is a great opportunity for residents to show their appreciation for those that do so much.”

Jo Mortimer, contracts manager at Serco, said: “Serco is proud to support this event to recognise our local heroes and the difference they make to so many people’s lives.”

There are six categories to nominate your heroes in.

• Young Hero – sponsored by Serco
• Inspiring Others – sponsored by idverde
• Green Hero – sponsored by Serco
• Beyond the Call of Duty
• Brilliant Board/Trustee Member – sponsored by 1284
• Outstanding Contribution to mark 50 years of Charnwood

People can nominate their Charnwood Community Heroes now by visiting the Charnwood Community Heroes webpage.