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Volunteer of the Year Award 2026

Category description

Do you know someone who gives their time to help a local community group, sports club, or volunteer organisation?

This award celebrates people who go above and beyond to support others running sessions, organising groups, and helping people be more active, connected, and involved in their community.

If someone’s kindness, commitment, and hard work have made a real difference, we want to hear about them.

Who can be nominated?
Nominees must:
  • Live or work in Cheshire East
  • Be aged 16 or over
  • Have made an impact in the last 12 months (May 2025 - May 2026)
  • Be involved in health, wellbeing, community, sport, or physical activity
Please tell us why your nominee deserves the Volunteer Award, including who they are, what they do and the difference they have made over the last twelve months.

You may wish to include:

1. Their contribution
Describe how they’ve given their time to support others. Share examples of what they do, e.g. helping run sport sessions, organising activities, or supporting community events.

2. Their dedication
Explain how committed they are. Have they overcome challenges? Do they always go the extra mile to help others stay active or social?

3. Real stories from others
Include quotes or short stories from people who have benefitted from their volunteering. These show the real impact they’ve had on individuals and the community.
1.Why Your Nominee deserves to win (300-750 words)(Required.)
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About the person you are nominating
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8.Nominee's address/postcode (please be aware nominees must be an individual living/ working in Cheshire East):(Required.)
9.Nominee Date of Birth(Required.)
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