Dudley News, Halesowen News and Stourbridge News.
The awards will seek to celebrate all the wonderful things that are happening across the Dudley Borough and to shine a light on our region and its many, many success stories. From businesses to charities and schools to pubs, these awards seek to recognise those who go the extra mile to serve our communities. Our newspapers and websites reflect these positive actions every day, but we hope these awards will give the people of Dudley borough a voice that is heard. Many of us truly appreciate the efforts of those who work tirelessly to help or serve others and who ensure our communities thrive and remain inclusive and positive places. These awards will be a fantastic opportunity for people to celebrate those individuals and organisations that make our region unique and special. We cannot wait to read the nominations and help tell the stories of those people and groups that enrich the lives of those who live, work or visit our special corner of the world. Following on from the resounding success of our awards we will be hosting 2023 awards ceremony as a live event.
We look forward to reading this year’s nominations and sharing their wonderful stories. Following on from the resounding success of our awards we will be hosting 2023 awards ceremony as a black tie event on Thursday 23rd November 7pm at the Copthorne Hotel, Dudley.
Finalists and a partner will be invited to attend on the evening
Please note that any sponsor that may be entered for an award are exempt from judging in that category and any sponsor with personal relationship with an entry or who is unable to judge impartially are also asked to abstain from the judging to ensure that it is a fair and robust process.
Event Manager Debra Orr on 07739 820690
or email debra.orr@localiq.co.uk
Closing date for nominations is 24th September 12noon.
The 12 award categories are:
Business of the Year
Sponsored by:BRSK
Are you a well-established Dudley business which has gone from strength to strength? This award is all about honouring those firms who have made a difference to the area’s economy. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?.
New Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Sponsored by Tax Assist Accountants
Have you built a successful new business in the last 18 months? Well if so, we want to hear from you. This category is about championing those individuals and organisations who have invested in the area. You must have started your business in the Dudley area on or after January 2022. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?.
Best Customer Service
Sponsored by: My Dudley
Ensuring clients return time and again is so important for a business and this award is about finding that one firm which really goes the extra mile for customers. We want to hear from businesses whether that is large companies or small shops who are proud of their service. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?.
Best Independent Trader of the Year
Sponsored by: Stourbridge Automotive LTD
We are looking for an independent trader large or small who has really made an impact in the Dudley area. This could be an independent trader, or stall holder. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?.
Best Eating Establishment or Bar of the Year
Sponsored by: L D Training
We are looking for a restaurant, bar, café, pub, pop up or other food or drink establishment who are serving the best food and drink in the Dudley area.
Best Community Project or Group
Sponsored by: Tipton Building Society
This award will honour a project or group which is making a difference to a community from a neighbourhood partnership to a youth group or pensioners’ club. Why should you win this award?.
Best Volunteer or Fundraiser of the Year
Sponsored by: Steven Eagell Toyota
This award is for those people who give up their time to volunteer for a charity, a cause or to help others and for those who raise lots of money for charities and those in need. Tell us about why they should win this award. Why should you/they win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?
Sports Team or Club of the Year
Sponsored by: Broadmark Doors
Sport is so important in the Dudley area and we know there are plenty of community sports teams and clubs. This award is about celebrating teams or clubs who are going from strength to strength. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?
Teacher of the Year
Sponsored by: BRSK
Is your child’s teacher the best in the Dudley area? Has a college lecturer or trainer inspired a student to go on to fulfil their dreams? We want to reward the hard work of our education workers and trainers who have gone the extra mile for their pupils Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?
Environmental Project of the Year
Sponsored by: Guardian Jewellery
Championing green issues is not just about saving the planet. We want to hear about environmental projects that endeavour to make the world around them a better place. This could be a recycling project, a team who has cleared up a grot spot or who saved an open space from development. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?
Young person of the Year
Sponsored by: BRSK
There are many remarkable youngsters in the community who deserve to be recognised. From high achievements at school, to charity work or helping in the community, these youngsters work hard. We are looking for a young person under the age of 18 who has done something inspirational and who deserves recognition. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?
Diversity in the Community Award
Sponsored by: National Grid
This award is for people who champion diversity in the community. They help to tackle the issues in today’s society. This person has devoted their time to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion; and has embraced all our citizens irrespective of race, faith, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability and culture. Why should you win this award? What have been some key achievements over the last year?
Outstanding Commitment to Dudley
Sponsored by:
The winner of this award will be selected from the other category winners and will be the overall winner of the Dudley Community Awards.
Please note: All nominations are accepted in good faith, and on the basis that both the nominee and the person making the nomination consents to the publication by the awards organiser of all information provided in print, online and on social media.
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