Here are the categories

The Community Champion

Nominate someone who: Is making a difference in your neighbourhood

This award recognises inspirational people who go the extra mile to make a positive difference in their neighbourhood. They might volunteer each week with a local group or fundraise tirelessly for a good cause. Or maybe they have achieved something against the odds or triumphed over tricky circumstances.

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The Good Neighbour Award

Nominate someone who: Brightens your day with small acts of kindness

This is for those everyday heroes whose small actions make a world of difference. Think help putting the bins out each week; a home-cooked meal delivered to the doorstep, or watering the plants when you’re away on holiday. It might be something as simple as a friendly face to have a chat with over a cup of tea.

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The Green Fingers Award

Nominate someone who: Is doing great things for the environment

This award is for a green-fingered person or project doing great things to enhance their local environment. Maybe their hanging baskets brighten the street every spring; perhaps they’ve transformed a community garden or kick-started a successful allotment project. From litter-picking to recycling projects, we want to celebrate the eco champions doing great things to benefit our neighbourhoods now and in the future.

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Community Group of the Year

Nominate: A community group or charity who is making a positive impact on your neighbourhood

This award celebrates the wonderful work of charities, community groups and third sector organisations across our neighbourhoods of Greater Manchester. Perhaps they’ve been there to support people through the cost-of-living crisis or maybe they’re providing opportunities for social get-togethers to combat loneliness.

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Check out last years’ winners here

Nominate someone, just fill out the form below

The closing date is  Friday 2nd January.

Get in touch

The name of the person/group you are nominating for the award.
The address of the person/group you are nominating for the award.
The email address of the person/group you are nominating for the award.
The phone number of the person/group you are nominating for the award.
Please tell us why they deserve to win and include examples of the difference they have made (500 word limit).
(Don’t worry, it doesn’t need to be anything fancy!)
Please select all that apply.
Please select all that apply.
A rough estimate is fine!
Your name.
Your email address.
Your phone number.
Your address.

Would you prefer to fill out a paper form? Just give us a call on 0300 561 1111 or drop us an email: contact@irwellvalley.co.uk.

 

 

Terms and Conditions: All entries must be submitted through our online form or via paper entry sheet. Entries received after the deadline date of 2/1/2026 will not be considered. Previous recipients of a Heart of the Community Award are not eligible to win. The judge’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. All facts submitted on your entry must be accurate to the best of your knowledge. We reserve the right to withdraw a category at any time. We reserve the right to extend the entry deadline.