Good neighbours, community volunteers and inspiring young people all make up the shortlist for the second Pride of Gedling awards.
It is the second year of the ceremony with the winners revealed at an event at Gedling Civic Centre on Thursday night.
The awards aim to celebrate ‘civic good’ in the borough across six categories: Good neighbours, community servant, young person, volunteer, outstanding community project and the business in the community award.
We spoke to Good Neighbour Award nominee Bruce Lakin (above) earlier.
Pride of Gedling Awards Nominations for 2016
Good Neighbour Award: This award recognises inspirational individuals who have gone that extra mile to make everyday life better for others in their community.
- Bruce Lakin (Pictured above)
- Dr Suresh Patel
Community Servant Award: Someone who works serving the public in their day job and has gone above and beyond the role to help others, assist their community or improve their environment.
- Tina Simpson
- Ewa Hawrylak
Young Person Award: This award celebrates young people, under the age of 21, who make an outstanding contribution to their communities.
- Lewis Astill
- Ashlea Pringle and Holly Fallon
Volunteer of the Year Award: Someone who volunteers with a group or organisation and, through their commitment to others, make a big contribution to the community.
- Terry Smith
- Joyce Hellebaut
Outstanding Community Project Award: This award is open to any project which helps our local communities and improves the lives of those who live in them. Whether it be a playgroup or nursing home, a charity or Scout troop this category honours the work of the vital groups in the community.
- Age Concern Carlton & District
- Arnold School of Boxing
Business in the Community Award: Gedling has many businesses serving our community. This award recognises those which play a role in supporting their community and in their approach to the environment, the marketplace, the community or their workforce.
- Dolly’s Vintage Tea Rooms
- Energie Fitness
There will also be an overall award for the candidate that that most impresses the judging panel, with their name being engraved on a plaque at the civic centre.
