Nominations are open now for the 2023 Civic Awards.
St Hugh’s Hospital has teamed up with North East Lincolnshire Council’s Civic Office to stage the awards and celebrate community spirit in our area.
It was launched this morning by the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Steve Beasant, in the grand surroundings of Grimsby Town Hall.
There are seven categories to nominate in, and each has a presenter who will champion their category.
They are:
So, say thank–you to someone who is making a difference by nominating them by clicking the button below:
St Hugh’s Hospital’s director, Ashley Brown, said: “More than ever, in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, people are coming together to help each other and this will shine a spotlight on all the great things happening in our area.
“The dedication of local people and groups towards various causes never ceases to amaze us. Community is everything, and as a hospital giving care to people at the heart of that community, we are very proud to be supporting the Civic Office and the Mayor of North East Lincolnshire in launching the 2023 Civic Awards.”
Last year, St Hugh’s Hospital organised and held the Community Awards 2021 with the same aim of celebrating good things happening in our area (hmtsthughs.org/community-awards-night). This year we have joined forces with the council’s Civic Office as both organisations have the same mission.
Councillor Beasant said: “I’m proud to be launching the second annual Civic Awards and celebrating community spirit in North East Lincolnshire.
“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’m grateful to our awards partner and all the presenters for their support and I’m looking forward to reading the nominations about the fantastic people making a positive impact to those around them. Nominate now at www.nelincs.gov.uk/CivicAwards.”
Nominations close at 5pm on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. They will be passed to the Civic Awards Panel, who will meet in February 2023 to select the winner of each category. Winners will be invited to a special ceremony at Grimsby Town Hall on Friday, March 10, 2023, to celebrate their award.
Who can be nominated?
The Civic Awards uses an ‘open’ nomination scheme. This means that anyone could nominate a resident, group, organisation, or business within the borough for an award as long as the nominee meets the criteria for that particular award.
Award criteria
To be accepted, your nomination of the person / group / organisation / business must meet one of the specific criteria for that particular award.
Mayor’s Community Impact Award
This award recognises an individual, community or voluntary group or organisation or business that have:
Environmental Impact Award
This award recognises a person, group, organisation, or business that has:
Sporting and Wellness Impact Award
This award recognises a person, group, organisation, or business that has:
Business in the Community Award
This award recognises businesses that have:
Charity/Volunteer of the Year Award
This award recognises local charities/volunteers that have:
Inspirational Young Person Award
This recognises an individual young person or group of young people (aged under 19 years old) who has/have:
(Nominations can be for excellence displayed in a variety of ways. For example, kindness in helping others, outstanding commitment to caring for others; improving their community; and acts of bravery, as well as sporting, artistic, cultural, or educational achievement).
Good Neighbour Award
This recognises an individual who has:
