At Community Links Bromley, we know how important it is to say ‘thank you’ to all the volunteers across the borough. Often, it’s the only reward volunteers are looking for.
The Volunteer Awards is an annual event where we celebrate and recognise our wonderful volunteering community here in Bromley. This is our opportunity to thank Bromley volunteers for the incredible contribution they make to their organisations, and the wider community.
This year, we received a grand total of 86 nominations for Volunteer of the Year Awards! Thanks to all those organisations who submitted nominations for your outstanding volunteers!
We will be hosting the 17th Annual Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Wednesday 30th September 2026, bringing together nominees, local organisations and community leaders for an evening dedicated to recognising the extraordinary achievements of Bromley’s volunteers.
Sponsors
We would like to thank our current sponsors for the Ceremony: Thackray Williams, Mytime Active, Vistry, London South East Colleges, London Biggin Hill Airport and Radfield Home Care. Find out more about our sponsors
If you're a local businesses and would like to support the event through a sponsorship opportunity, please contact Carly Halpin, vdm@communitylinksbromley.org.uk or 0208 315 1930.
Our 2026 Award Categories
Our 2026 Volunteer Awards shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals and teams who go above and beyond to make a positive difference in our communities. These awards celebrate the passion, kindness and dedication shown by volunteers, trustees, employees and community champions, recognising the powerful impact they have on the lives of others. From inspiring young people to lifelong volunteers and those working tirelessly behind the scenes, each category honours the spirit of giving that brings our communities together.
The 2026 Award categories are:
- Lifetime Achievement Volunteer of the Year Award
This award is for someone who has volunteered within their community for many years, to recognise their long-standing dedication to volunteering.
- Young Volunteer of the Year Award
This award recognises a young volunteer, 25 or under, who has shown outstanding commitment and enthusiasm and contributed their energy, skills and time to their role.
- The Leslie Marks Trustee Volunteer of the Year Award
This award is for a trustee who deserves to be recognised for their constant hard work and dedication to the organisation they are involved with.
- Supporting an Individual Volunteer of the Year Award
This award recognises someone who provides outstanding support to a local resident and has made a significant difference to their quality of life.
- Volunteer Team of the Year Award
This award is given to a group of 3 or more volunteers who have made a real difference to either their community or organisations service users.
- Volunteer Manager of the Year Award
This award recognises and celebrates the efforts of volunteer managers who support and facilitate the engagement of volunteers.
- Employee / Employer Volunteer of the Year Award
For an employee or employee group from a local business who has made an outstanding contribution to the community.
- Health Volunteer of the Year Award
For an individual who has made a meaningful contribution to health and wellbeing through voluntary work in a health - related setting.
Past ceremonies
Recap on our previous Volunteer Award ceremonies here:
Volunteer Awards 2024 highlights