Nominate your community heroes in our Love Where You Live Awards 2022

Nominations for our 11th annual Love Where You Live awards are now open. These awards recognise young achievers and community heroes in the Wakefield district who make a positive difference to their communities.

This year the contest will feature eight categories, with each of the shortlisted finalists in with the chance of winning a prize of £200, £100 or £50, thanks to our sponsors Tivoli.

The categories are

2022 Nomination Form

First place - £200

Second place - £100

Third place - £50

You really can make a difference! The deadline for nominations is Friday, 29 July 2022.
The winners will then be decided by a public vote and announced at our grand final event in November 2022.

Recognising an individual or group that has gone the extra mile to take care of their garden and make a difference to their environment.

This award is for a young person who has achieved success in their chosen activity through dedication and hard work, or who has made a difference to their community or other individuals. Nominees should be 21 years or under on the closing date.

For an individual or group who have made a contribution to arts and cultural activities with their community. The activity must have made a difference to their neighbourhood or made the arts more accessible. This could include workshops, public art, exhibitions or performances.

Nominees for this award could include anyone who has gone the extra mile to inspire a young person or group to improve their own circumstances. It could also be for someone who has worked with a specific group or individual and helped them achieve a specific goal such as a qualification or an award.

For groups that carry out ongoing voluntary activities in their neighbourhood.

For an individual who has gone the extra mile and shows exceptional commitment to their community. It could be for someone who has worked tirelessly to improve a community building or place or who go out of their way to support those most vulnerable in their community.

For an individual or group who have embraced digital platforms as way to promote their local group or community. This can include but is not restricted to developing a website, using social media or creating a video. This could also include supporting others to get online safely.

For someone who has gone the extra mile working with an older person’s group. It could also be for someone who has worked with a specific group or individual and has helped them with training, such as IT or to get more involved in social activities.