Nominations have now closed - thank you to everyone who submitted their #BrilliantlyBoro hero! The shortlist will be announced soon - watch this space. Good luck to everyone who entered!
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the winners of the 2020 Civic Community Awards will be announced virtually. We'll have more information about this soon.
After the success of our first ever Civic Community Awards in 2019, we're happy to announce that nominations for this year's awards are now open.
Who we're looking for
We're looking for individuals, community organisations, and businesses who have made a real difference to life in Middlesbrough.
This might include:
- helping out neighbours in need
- coaching a local sports team
- volunteering at youth or community groups
- organising or funding local activities and community events
- helping in schools, libraries, and hubs
- running or funding cultural and social events
Last year over 100 nominations were made, celebrating the extraordinary people, communities, and businesses whose tireless support for friends, neighbours, and the town makes Middlesbrough such a great place to live.
The awards
The award categories are:
- Improving Employment Opportunities (one individual/community group, and one business)
- Improving Health and Wellbeing (one individual/community group, and one business)
- Helping People to Improve their Educational and Vocational Capability (one individual/community group, and one business)
- Making People Happier (one individual/community group, and one business)
- Making Physical Improvements to our Neighbourhoods (one individual/community group, and one business)
- Citizen of the Year (one individual)
2019's winners
Improving Employment Opportunities for Residents (community): ACTES
Improving Employment Opportunities for Residents (business): Hardwick House
Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Residents (community): Feast of Fun
Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Residents (business): Recovery Connections
Helping People to Improve their Educational and Vocational Capability (community): Locardia Chidanyika
Helping People to Improve their Educational and Vocational Capability (business): The Bungalow Partnership
Making People Happier (community): Claire Higgins
Making People Happier (business): Off the Ground
Making Physical Improvements to our Neighbourhoods (community): Hemlington Angling Club
Making Physical Improvements to our Neighbourhoods (business): NONDET
Citizen of the Year Award: Maggie Lan
The Civic Community Awards are kindly supported by:
