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Awards will celebrate people who make a real difference locally
23/05/2022
The Cherwell ‘Love Where You Live’ Volunteer Awards will be handed out in September
The people and places that do their bit to make life better in our area are set to be celebrated at this year’s Cherwell ‘Love Where You Live’ Volunteer Awards. Nominations are now open in six categories, with the winners due to be announced in September.
The awards celebrate the hard work of volunteers and groups from Cherwell.
Organisers Sanctuary Housing and Cherwell District Council are asking local people to nominate those who give up their time to help others in a number of categories including the Volunteer of the Year and the Voluntary Organisation of the Year.
Younger members of the community will also be celebrated in the Young Volunteer award for those aged under 18, and the Lifetime Volunteer will mark a long-standing contribution made by an individual.
Other categories include the Good Neighbour award and Community Venue of the Year.
The Good Neighbour award winners will each receive a £30 Love2Shop voucher and all other category winners will be offered £100 to donate to a local community group of their choice.
Charlie Heritage, Sanctuary’s neighbourhood partnerships manager, said: “The Cherwell Volunteer Awards are back for the fourth time, and each year we discover more selfless people who go above and beyond to help others and make a positive difference in our community.
“Each year, we look forward to receiving your nominations and giving the people who go the extra mile the recognition they deserve.”
Cllr Phil Chapman, Cherwell District Council’s portfolio holder for healthy communities, said: “Volunteering brings people closer together, supports local services, and makes Cherwell a better place to live.
“We are really keen to make sure that the selfless people and groups who make all the difference get the thanks and recognition they deserve as part of the ‘Love Where You Live’ awards. If someone you know deserves an award, don’t hesitate to nominate them.”
Nominations must be received by 5pm on Monday June 20 and can be made here.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam