Nominate your Community Heroes

In every community, there are individuals whose selfless actions and dedication go above and beyond, making the world a better place for those around them. These are the unsung heroes who give their time, energy, and heart to support others—often without seeking recognition. Now, it’s time to give them the credit they truly deserve.

We are excited to announce that nominations are open for our annual Community Awards! This is your chance to celebrate those who make a lasting impact in our local area, whether through volunteer work, acts of kindness, or tireless efforts to improve our community.

Why Nominate a Community Hero?

We all know someone who is dedicated to helping others or making a positive difference. These might be individuals who:

• Volunteer their time at local charities or events
• Support neighbours and friends during tough times
• Work behind the scenes to make our community a better place
• Inspire others through their actions, leadership, or compassion
  

Nominating a Community Hero is a wonderful way to highlight their efforts, give them the recognition they deserve, and inspire others to get involved. Whether they have been working on a long-term project or consistently helping out in smaller ways, now is the perfect opportunity to make sure their contributions don’t go unnoticed.

Award Categories

‘Glastonbury’s Citizen of the Year’

• A person who has volunteered their time, dedication and talents to the community and the citizens of the town to make Glastonbury a great place to live, work, play, and learn.
• A person who has made a positive difference to the lives of fellow citizens.   
• Someone who is dedicated to the community and concerned for others.  They may serve on school, church, sports, or community committees – or volunteer their time and skills in other voluntary organisations.
• A person who has shown a willingness to work with others, who is enthusiastic about the town and its citizens, and who works for the good of the community.
• A person with the qualities of honesty and integrity.

Volunteer Awards

• Young Volunteer of the Year: an outstanding volunteer who gives up their time, energy, and expertise for the benefit of a group, organisation, or the general community in Glastonbury and is 24 years of age or younger.

• Volunteer of the Year: an outstanding volunteer who gives up their time, energy, and expertise for the benefit of a group, organisation, or the general community in Glastonbury and is 25 years of age or older.

• Volunteer Long Service Awards: an outstanding volunteer who gives up their time, energy, and expertise for the benefit of a group, organisation, or the general community in Glastonbury and has done so for a period of 10 years or more.
  

How to Nominate

Submitting a nomination is easy! Simply fill out the online form through the link below, providing details about the nominee’s actions, their impact on the community, and why you believe they deserve to be recognised as a Community Hero. You can also collect a paper form from the Glastonbury Information Centre.

Nominations must be made by 28 February at 17:00.

Make your nominations here