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)
Nominate someone
Do you know an unsung community champion or a #BrilliantlyBoro hero?
If you know of any individual, community organisation, or business which has made a positive impact in Middlesbrough, please nominate them. We want to hear their stories and have a chance to give them the recognition they deserve.
You'll need to read the terms and conditions before you make any nominations.
The closing date for nominations is Friday 20 March 2020.
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:
