Broadland Community Awards

We want to celebrate the unsung heroes of your community

Do you know someone who goes the extra mile to help others? A dedicated volunteer, an inspiring young person, or a local organisation making a real difference to your community?

Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on their incredible work by nominating them for Broadland District Council’s Community Awards 2025!

Now in their 11th year, these awards celebrate the extraordinary individuals and groups who give their time, energy, and passion to make Broadland a better place to live, work, and visit. This could be through organising community events, supporting vulnerable people, or helping to protect the environment.

Award categories

We’re looking for nominations in eight categories, each designed to recognise different contributions to our community:

• Healthy & Active Award – Celebrating those who encourage health, wellbeing, and active lifestyles.
• Young Achiever of the Year – Honouring an inspiring young person making a positive impact.
• Volunteer of the Year – Recognising a dedicated volunteer who selflessly gives their time.
• Connecting Communities Award – For those who bring people together and strengthen community bonds.
• Environmental Champion Award – Rewarding environmental champions who help protect our planet.
• Business in the Community Award – Showcasing businesses that go above and beyond for their community.
• Community Organisation of the Year – Recognising groups that make a meaningful impact.
• Rising Star Award - An individual or newly formed community organisation that has recently begun their volunteering journey.
• Lifetime Achievement Award – Celebrating someone who has devoted a lifetime to helping others.

An individual or newly formed community organisation that has recently begun their volunteering journey.

Why nominate?

Give back to those who give so much – A simple nomination is a great way to say ‘thank you'

Raise awareness – Help highlight the amazing work happening in our community.

A chance to win £250 for charity – Winners will receive a £250 donation to give to a local charitable organisation of their choice.

Celebrate together – Shortlisted nominees will be invited to a special awards night on 16th October 2025 at the Royal Norwich Golf Club, where the winners will be announced in front of family, friends, and community leaders.

How to nominate

It’s quick and easy to nominate your local hero! Simply click the link below and tell us why they deserve to be recognised.

Nominations close on 31 August 2025, so don’t miss out!

Your nomination could make someone’s day – and change their life!

Let’s celebrate the people who make Broadland an amazing place!

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