If you know a local person or organisation that goes the extra mile – this is your chance to help us celebrate their work at the Good Citizens Awards.
We would like to hear about individuals, pairs and groups who make a real difference to their communities through volunteering – so please get in touch with your nominations.
The closing date for entries is Friday 3 May 2024.
The kind of unpaid work we would like to hear about includes:
- Making sure neighbours are cared for
- Raising funds for charity
- Organising community events
- Supporting good causes
- Looking after the environment
There are four categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year (aged 21 or below)
- Community Group of the Year
- Couple/Pair of the Year.
Winners will enjoy a VIP day out at the Lincolnshire Show with a guest, as well as being awarded a framed certificate at a presentation hosted by the chairman of Lincolnshire County Council.
The 2023 winners were:
- Citizen of the Year - Philip Skayman of Lincoln
- Young Citizen of the Year - Callum Barratt of Sleaford
- Community Group of the Year - Branston Community Group Good Neighbour Scheme
- Couple/Pair of the Year – Bill and Maggie Anderson of Horncastle