Can you help us find a local hero?

The Council’s Civic Awards Scheme recognises voluntary service to the community and outstanding achievement.

The awards scheme has three categories and nominations should generally meet the following criteria:

• the Civic Recognition of Young People (under 18) - recognises individuals who have engaged in voluntary service that is both continuous and long-term. This service should be primarily self-initiated by the young person, with minimal supervision, and not part of any formal training program
• for Civic Recognition of Voluntary Service by Adults (over 18) - nominees must have completed at least 20 years of continuous voluntary service, which should have enhanced the wellbeing of individuals or groups within the Borough, helped others lead more productive lives, and had a positive impact on communities
• civic Recognition of Outstanding Achievement (for all ages) - celebrates various significant accomplishments. These could, for example, include national or international success in sports or culture, innovations in services or inventions, achievements in business that benefit the local economy, acts of exceptional voluntary service to a group, community or individual, or remarkable displays of bravery and courage

The awards

Successful nominees will be awarded:

• Civic Recognition of Young People - a certificate signed by the Mayor
• Civic Recognition of Voluntary Service by Adults - a certificate signed by the Mayor
• Civic Recognition of Outstanding Achievement - a certificate signed by the Mayor and an engraved shield

The deadline for nominations is Friday 13 February 2026. We aim to let you know in April 2026 whether your nomination has been successful.

The provisional date for the award ceremony is Friday 22 May 2026.

Complete the civic nominations awards form