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Nominations are open for the Pride of Gedling Awards 2025: Celebrating our community’s unsung heroes
Date Posted: 1:19 PM on Mon, 1 September 2025
Nominations are open for the Pride of Gedling Awards 2025: Celebrating our community’s unsung heroes
Gedling Borough Council has announced the launch of the 2025 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 120 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 Mapperley and Arnold Rotary Club for their remarkable impact on the local community, supporting and funding a variety of initiatives including youth development projects and mental health support.
The six award categories for 2025 are:
- Community Hero(es) Award (sponsored by Persimmon Homes Nottingham)
- The Dylan Barker Young Person of the Year Award (sponsored by The Mellors Group)
- Business in the Community Award (sponsored by Nottinghamshire County Council)
- Outstanding Community Project Award (sponsored by Jigsaw Homes)
- Environmental Hero Award
- Inspirational Healthy Lifestyles Award
To nominate your local hero in any of these categories, please visit the Pride of Gedling website. 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 2025 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 showcase the kindness and dedication that lie at the heart of our community. Behind every nomination is a story of someone going the extra mile, often without seeking recognition, and this is our chance to celebrate them. I’d encourage everyone to put forward the people and groups who inspire them and help make our borough such a special place.”
Nominations will be accepted until Friday 26 September 2025. The awards ceremony will take place at the council’s Civic Centre on Friday 7 November 2025.
Nominate online
Image caption: Members of the Mapperley and Arnold Rotary Club (Overall Pride of Gedling Award 2024 winners) with the former Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen.