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Nominations are open for the Pride of Gedling Awards 2024: Celebrating our community’s unsung heroes.
Date Posted: 9:55 AM on Wed, 4 September 2024
Gedling Borough Council is excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Pride of Gedling Awards, in association with The Wilkins Group. These awards are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the incredible individuals, businesses, and community groups who go above and beyond to make a real difference in our borough.
The Pride of Gedling Awards shine a light on the extraordinary achievements that often go unnoticed. Whether it’s a dedicated volunteer, a compassionate neighbour, a thriving business, or an impactful community project, this is our chance to honour those who work tirelessly to improve the lives of others. Last year, the council received over 230 nominations across six categories, reflecting the generosity and community spirit in Gedling.
If you know a friend, colleague, neighbour, local community group, or business that deserves recognition for their outstanding contributions, you are encouraged to submit a nomination. In addition to the six main categories, one exceptional nominee will be chosen to receive the prestigious Overall Pride of Gedling Award. Last year, this honour was awarded to Lauren Cope for her vital fundraising efforts and unwavering commitment to supporting communities across Gedling.
The six award categories for 2024 are:
- Community Hero(es) Award
- The Dylan Barker (Young Person of the Year) Award
- Business in the Community Award
- Outstanding Community Project Award
- Environmental Hero Award
- Inspirational Healthy Lifestyles Award
To nominate your local hero in any of these categories, please visit the dedicated website at www.prideofgedling.co.uk. Nominations are open to everyone, so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate those who truly make a difference in the Gedling Borough community.
The 2024 Pride of Gedling Awards are brought to you by The Wilkins Group, specialists in supplying retail packaging worldwide. They are a family run business based in Colwick and previous winners of the Pride of Gedling Environmental hero Award.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, shared his thoughts on the awards:
“The Pride of Gedling Awards exemplify the remarkable spirit of our community. It’s a privilege to recognise those who contribute so much to our borough, often without seeking any recognition. I urge everyone to take a moment to nominate the extraordinary people and groups who deserve to be celebrated for their dedication and hard work.”
Nominations will be accepted until Friday 27 September 2024. The awards ceremony will take place at the council’s Civic Centre on Wednesday 6 November 2024.
For more information about the Pride of Gedling Awards and the nomination process, please visit www.prideofgedling.co.uk.