Nominate someone special for an SK Community Award

It’s time to once again turn the spotlight on some very special people. Our popular SK Community Awards are back for 2023 with your chance to nominate someone for special recognition and shine a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to help others.

Who are the people who stand out in YOUR community? That's who South Kesteven District Council wants to hear about as it launches this year’s SK Community Awards.

The 2022 awards highlighted some incredible people who had contributed in so many different spheres.

Roadside medical assistance; a lifetime of support for the Royal British Legion; children's environmental efforts; a school peer support pioneer; and work to help community wellbeing were all recognised and applauded.

A special prize giving ceremony at Grantham’s Guildhall Arts Centres hosted shortlisted nominees from seven categories with winners announced on the night.

Award winners took home engraved crystal trophies and runners-up were presented with commemorative framed certificates.

Now the search is on again, and in 2023 there are two new awards: the Community in Bloom Award to replace the former

Best Kept Village competition, and an Urban Space Award recognising urban improvement projects.

Cllr Rhea Rayside, Cabinet Member for People and Communities, said: “Over the last two years the Council awards have recognised some truly outstanding individuals, and it has been quite humbling to hear their stories.

“In our first year we were restricted by the pandemic to present trophies remotely, but last year we had the privilege as a Council to host a celebratory evening to acknowledge our winners.

“Now we want to do it all again. Look around, see who is making a difference in your community and nominate them. Let’s give them the recognition they would never seek but truly deserve.”

Nominations opened on June 1st to coincide with National Volunteers Week, with a closing date to receive nominations of August 18th.

A person or organisation can be nominated for more than one award. All winners will be announced in October.