Local BBC Radio across England wants to award great neighbours, key workers, volunteers and people who have made a difference in Sussex in Make A Difference Awards.
Community heroes who make a difference where they live will be recognised in a new award scheme being run by every local BBC radio station in England. But they need your help to identify people who should be honoured.
It’s part of the BBC’s ‘Make A Difference’ awards to recognise remarkable people; marking their achievements and contributions to lives in their communities.
Categories cover the unsung heroes of every community from great neighbours, inspirational teachers, awesomevolunteers or even outstanding key workers.
Nominations are now open and will close on the 29th of April 2022 at 11:00pm.
For a full list of categories - and details of how to nominate someone click here.
There are eight award categories (listed below).
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges and awards will be given in each category, across each local BBC radio station and announced at our Make a Difference awards hosted by BBC Radio Sussex & BBC Radio Surrey at a ceremony in September.
Categories:
- Volunteer: Awarded to an individual who makes a real difference to the community by giving up their time voluntarily to help out a charity or good cause.
- Community Group: Awarded to a group of people who have helped to genuinely change the lives of others within the community,
- Fundraiser: Awarded to an individual or group of people who have gone the extra mile to raise funds for a charity or good cause.
- Carer: Awarded to someone who improves the life of an individual or group of people by caring for them on a regular basis.
- Great Neighbour: Awarded to an individual or group of people who help to make the neighbourhood or local community a better place to live or work, either on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness.
- Key Worker: Awarded to a key worker who’s gone above and beyond their call of duty to help others.
- Environmental Award: Awarded to an individual or group of people who help to make where we live more environmentally friendly.
- The Together Award: Awarded to an individual or group of people who create real change by breaking down barriers and bringing together people from different walks of life for a common cause.
Nusrat Ghani said: "The last two years have been challenging for everyone and this is a great way to celebrate all the fantastic people who have emerged as community leaders and deserve recognition. In 2020, I launched the Wealden Hero Award to extend my gratitude to Wealden residents who have gone above and beyond for our communities and highlight their stories in the community. I’ve had the privilege to meet some exceptional individuals, businesses and organisations, who have provided invaluable service to their neighbours and communities. It would be fantastic if some of our Wealden Heroes could also be recognised through the BBC awards, so I would like to encourage Wealden residents to send their nominations in!"
