Nominations are now open!

Do you know an inspiring volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a difference? Now’s your chance to recognise their incredible contributions!

Nominations will close on 28th August 2025. Read the categories below and click here to submit your nominations.

This year's categories are:

  • Lifetime Achievement of the Year Award

This award is for someone who has volunteered within their community for any years, to recognise their long-standing dedication to volunteering.

  • Young Volunteer of the Year Award

This award is for someone who has volunteered within their community for any years, to recognise their long-standing dedication to volunteering.

  • Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award

For employees of a local business who have made an outstanding contribution through volunteering.  This award is for an individual or group that demonstrates a can-do attitude and volunteers with enthusiasm and passion, who show innovation, collaboration and drive or may have encouraged colleagues to get involved.

  • 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 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’ve 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.

  • Health Volunteer of the Year Award

This award is purposed to recognise and celebrate an exceptional individual who has made a meaningful contribution to health and wellbeing through voluntary work in a health-related setting.