Award Categories
Arts & Entertainment Award
This category is for local artists, dance groups, musicians, photographers, designers, and organisers of any entertainment event for the community of Basingstoke and Deane.
The judges are looking for a person or group that is inspiring and entertaining their community, performers of exceptional talent, creative artists, designers and photographers
Charity of the Year Award
This category is for a local charity, not for profit organisation, or branch of a national charity.
The judges are looking for a charity, local or a branch of a national charity or a not-for-profit charitable organisation, that has attracted funding/donations in a creative way, or exceeded their donation targets or delivered a different/inspiring way of raising money.
Community Project Award
This category is for an individual or group (voluntary or not) who have worked hard to develop project/s or activities for the overall benefit of the community.
The judges are looking for inspirational projects or events that have really impacted the community in which they operate. This could be anything from support groups for vulnerable people and fund raising, to community tree planting, family fun days or awareness raising campaigns. Nominations can be for one-off projects or ongoing programmes.
Green Community Award
This category is for communities, Parish Councils, local groups who have implemented a project that has saved resources, or introduced successful recycling, reusing or sustainable projects, making their community greener and cleaner.
The judges are looking for projects that have been implemented by local communities which can prove they have sustainability at their core. They may have reduced the use of heating, water etc or demonstrate how the community is cleaner and greener
Health and Wellbeing Award
This category puts the spotlight on individuals and organisations involved in keeping the borough healthy and well and it recognises people, and places dedicated to caring for people in our community.
The judges are looking for that person or organisation that has made a difference to keeping the borough’s community healthy or is looking after the community’s wellbeing or who cares for those in our community.
Inspirational Educator Award
This category is for that person or organisation that has inspired our community to aspire.
The judges are looking for a person, organisation or place of education that has inspired our community to aspire to learn, giving them a brighter future.
Community Lifetime Achievement Award
This category is for a community leader that has really made a difference.
The judges are looking for that one person in the community who has consistently given back to their community for the last 10 plus years and who deserves to be recognised.
Sports Club/Personality of the Year Award
This category is for those sports clubs, gyms, and individuals in the world of sport who deserve to be recognised.
The judges are looking for a sports club, gym or sports person who is supporting their community to be happier and healthier.
Unsung Hero Award
This category celebrates a person who makes an important contribution to the community (unpaid).
We all know a community unsung hero. The judges are looking for these special people who give something to their community and are currently not recognised for what they do.
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