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Town Award and Recognition Scheme 2026

Nominate a local hero, a young person, or a community organisation making a positive impact in Kesgrave

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New for 2026

Celebrate the people and organisations making a positive impact in Kesgrave

The Town Award and Recognition Scheme is a new programme for 2026 to recognise local heroes, celebrate young people, and highlight the community organisations that help Kesgrave thrive.

If you know someone who volunteers, supports others, achieves something special, or makes a real difference locally, we’d love to hear about them.

Closing date
28 February 2026 at 12 noon
Awards presentation
Annual Town Meeting, April 2026 (Millennium Jubilee Hall)

Award categories

There are three categories. Choose the one that best fits the nomination.

Individual award
Local Hero Award (aged 18 or over)

For someone who has made a positive difference in Kesgrave through volunteering, community service, or ongoing support for others.

Individual award
Young Person of the Year (under 19)

For a young person who has volunteered, helped others, or achieved something special, for example in school, sport, arts, or community activity.

Organisation award
Council Chair’s Award

For a business, charity, community group, or organisation that has made a positive impact on Kesgrave. This award is selected by the Chair of the Council.

Who can be nominated?

  • Nominees should live, work or volunteer within Kesgrave.
  • Nominations should focus mainly on contributions or achievements from the last 12 months.
  • Self-nominations are not permitted.
  • Councillors, council employees, judges, and close relatives of these are not eligible.

How to nominate

  1. Choose one category per nomination.
  2. Complete the nomination form with details of the contribution or achievement.
  3. Submit the form by 28 February 2026 at 12 noon.

Submit your nomination

Submit your completed form via:
Email: enquiry@kesgravetowncouncil.gov.uk
Or in paper form to the Town Council Office, Ferguson Way, IP5 2FZ

Privacy and fairness

Please ensure you have permission to share any personal details included in a nomination. All nominations are handled appropriately and the scheme is designed to be accessible and fair.

Town Award and Recognition Scheme 2026