Prominent people doing good work in the community are set to be recognised and celebrated as nominations for the fourth annual Civic Awards (2025) are now open. North East Lincolnshire Council’s Civic Offices formally launched the nomination process today (November 1.)
The awards recognise outstanding contributions to the community in a variety of categories and focus on several key values. These include:
Excellence – promoting the highest standards in community service; Sustainability – encouraging practices that support long-term environmental and resource conservation; Inclusiveness – ensuring that contributions from diverse groups and individuals are recognised and valued; Innovation – rewarding creative and forward-thinking approaches to community challenges.
The awards also have a number of goals, such as recognition of Community Improvement – projects and individuals that have made a positive impact on local communities; Cultural Enrichment – celebrating contributions that enhance the cultural and social fabric of the community; Economic Benefit – acknowledging efforts that provide economic advantages to the community, such as job creation or local business support; Public Participation – encouraging community involvement in the nomination and judging process to ensure a broad representation of voices.
Last year, more than 100 nominations were received from members of the public across eight categories. This year also includes a new category, which will reward the tremendous contributions of foster carers.
Cllr Stephen Beasant, The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire, launched the awards for 2025 saying he was thrilled that they are returning for another year, after his involvement in 2023.
“I’m proud to be launching the fourth annual Civic Awards and celebrating community spirit in North East Lincolnshire,” he said.
“During my time as Mayor, I’m privileged to meet hundreds of people who give up their time to help others and make our borough a better place for everyone. These awards are a perfect way to say thank you to someone you know who is making a difference.”
“I am also thrilled to see the inclusion of the Foster Carer’s Impact Award this time, as this is a cause close to my heart in my Mayoral Year, and one which truly encompasses unsung heroes.
“I would urge anyone who knows of a bright star in the area to get themselves online and submit their nomination.”
Each of the eight categories has a presenter who will champion their category. To be accepted, nominations must meet one of the specific criteria for that award. Nominees cannot have received a similar award in the past two years.
The individual categories and criteria are:
1. The Mayor’s Award – The Worshipful the Mayor of the Borough of North East Lincolnshire will select the recipient of The Mayor’s Award from all nominations submitted, irrespective of category.
2. Environmental Impact Award – honours those who have made outstanding efforts in promoting environmental sustainability and conservation.
3. Sporting and Wellness Impact Award – recognises the efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of community members through various initiatives.
4. Business in the Community Award – recognises innovative projects or entrepreneurial efforts that have positively impacted the community.
5. Charity of the Year Award – honours those who have dedicated their time and effort to volunteer work and community service.
6. Inspirational Young Person Award – celebrates young individuals (aged 18 years or younger) who have made significant contributions to their community.
7. Veteran Impact Award – recognises the work of a veteran/ex-armed forces (individual or group) who advocates for veterans’ support services and provides support to fellow veterans.
8. Foster Carer’s Impact Award – celebrates an individual who demonstrates unwavering dedication to the well-being of foster children and makes a significant positive impact on the lives of foster children.
The Civic Awards operate under an ‘open’ nomination system, allowing anyone to nominate a resident, group, organisation or business within the Borough of North East Lincolnshire, provided the nominee meets the specific criteria for the award.
You can nominate online via North East Lincolnshire Council’s website. https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/your-council/mayor-and-civic-information/
If you need a paper form, please contact the Civic Office by calling 01472) 324101 or sending an e-mail to [email protected]. If you have any questions about making a nomination, please contact us.
Nominations can be made until 5pm on Friday January 31st 2025. If you submit electronically, they will be received automatically. Alternatively, you can send via e-mail to [email protected].
Following the deadline date, all nominations will be passed to the Civic Awards Panel, who will meet in February 2025 to select the winner of each category.
The overall winners of the Civic Awards will be invited to a special ceremony at Grimsby Town Hall on Friday March 7 2025.
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