Nominate your Star of Stamford
Do you know an unsung hero in our community? Have you come across a voluntary organisation which is making an incredible impact in the local area? Then nominate them for recognition in the Stars of Stamford Community Awards!
Stamford Town Council is looking for exceptional people to shine a light on with special awards recognition at our Stamford Celebration event in the Spring. Residents can nominate a person or organisation they feel has gone above and beyond in helping the community and making our town truly special.
There are three categories open for nominations:
Young Person of the Year: This award will recognise an incredible person aged 18 and under who has made a selfless and notable contribution to the local community.
Community Group of the Year: This award honours the work of an amazing local voluntary group that has made a real impact with its efforts to assist the people of Stamford.
Community Champion of the Year: The person who receives this award may have made a big difference within a sporting organisation, might have assisted a neighbour in need, given up their time to read to local schoolchildren or provided vital help in an emergency. We’re looking for somebody who deserves recognition for an act of kindness or a selfless undertaking that has made a meaningful difference to others.
Other: Can you think of somebody who is amazing but not quite covered by the categories above? Then let us know!
We’ll also need your help selecting our overall winners! Highly commended finalists will be selected by our judges, and the public will be invited to vote who they think should be chosen as the overall winner of each category. The voting period will be open between March 26th and April 10th – voting will take place via an online form or a downable copy that can be dropped off at the Town Hall on St Mary’s Hill. Our finalists will be invited to attend the awards night, where the overall winner will be announced.
How to enter
For all categories, please ensure the person you nominate lives, works or volunteers in Stamford. If you nomination is for somebody in a paid role, it must demonstrate that the person goes the extra mile to provide a service to the community.
Awards will be presented at the Stamford Celebration as part of the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday April 28th, with a drink’s reception with Mayor of Stamford Councillor Amanda Wheeler beforehand for our finalists.
The deadline for nominations is March 2nd at 4pm.
The online nomination form, including full details of how to enter somebody for an award, is available here: Stars of Stamford Community Awards
You can also download a physical copy or pick one up from the Town Hall on St Mary’s Hill – click here to download the form. All hard copies must be returned to the Town Hall by the closing date above.
Call out to community groups
We’re looking to showcase the achievements of Stamford community groups and voluntary organisations with a special exhibition at our Stamford Celebration event on April 28th. We’re looking for representatives from community organisations who would be interested in putting together a small display explaining what they do and highlighting any recent successes. They would then be welcome to be on hand during the evening to answer any questions and connect with members of the public.
It is free to exhibit, and the space available will be advised once all expressions of interest are received.
To register your interest and find out more please email [email protected]
