Nominations for Sutton’s popular Community Awards are now open, the awards ceremony will take place this year in October 2023.
Each year, Sutton Community Awards recognise remarkable people across the borough. Last year saw over 270 individuals, groups and organisations nominated, who were all celebrated at a virtual awards ceremony.
Sutton Community Awards are run in partnership between the Council, Community Action Sutton, Sutton Housing Partnership and Volunteer Centre Sutton. The awards aim to celebrate the individuals, volunteers, community groups and businesses that have made an exceptional contribution to Sutton. It is this community spirit, collaboration and innovation that will get us through the times ahead. We are stronger together.
The nominations for 2023 are open from Thursday 29 June until midnight on Sunday 3 September.
There are 11 award categories for 2023:
Outstanding Community Champion
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Environment Champion
Outstanding Volunteer
Outstanding Volunteering Group
Outstanding Young Person
Outstanding Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation of the Year
Sue Robson Trustee of the Year
Outstanding S.T.E.A.M Professional (NEW)
Outstanding Community Health and Wellbeing Champion (NEW)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Councillor Ruth Dombey, Leader of the Council, said: “Sutton Community Awards are a fantastic way each year to celebrate and recognise the amazing contributions of individuals and organisations from across our borough.
“Our community spirit gets stronger and stronger every year and it is one the many things that make me so proud of Sutton.
“We have some incredible people doing some remarkable things, day in and day out and it’s only right that we honour and celebrate these outstanding individuals and organisations, and recognise all their hard work in making our community an even better place.’’
Simon Breeze, Chief Executive of Community Action Sutton said: “There are so many people doing fantastic work in their communities. We know they don’t do it for recognition but the Sutton Community Awards are our chance to find and celebrate what they do. Sutton has a wonderful community spirit and so if you know of someone who goes the extra mile for their community or group then please nominate them.”
Anita Maullin, Chief Executive of Volunteer Centre Sutton said: “It’s wonderful to see the Sutton Community Awards 2023 being launched. There are so many fabulous volunteers and volunteer groups amongst all the community awards, this is a great opportunity to say thanks and highlight all the individuals and groups in Sutton that make a real difference to everyone’s lives. Please nominate those special people as I look forward to hearing all the amazing stories and we can celebrate all their achievements.”
Steve Tucker, Managing Director of Sutton Housing Partnership said: “At Sutton Housing Partnership we work closely with residents in neighbourhoods and communities to make sure we listen to the tenant voice. Our aim is to co-produce with residents improvement initiatives which are designed to improve health and wellbeing, promote financial inclusion and make Sutton a better place to live.
“The Sutton Community Awards are a chance to recognise and celebrate these important contributions from our residents and we are delighted to support them.”
To read more on the categories, criteria and to enter, please visit the Community Awards page https://www.sutton.gov.uk/w/communityawards
