The winners of the Groundwork Community Awards 2018 were announced last night at a ceremony designed to recognise and celebrate the work of local community groups making a big difference where they live.
Thirty finalists from up and down the UK were invited to the ceremony at the Houses of Parliament to crown the ten winners who work tirelessly to be the change they want to see in their local community.
BBC presenter and Groundwork Ambassador, Georgina Burnett, was on hand to announce the winners.
Groundwork Community Awards 2018 – winners
Find out more about all the projects and winners on the finalists page.
Best community partnership with business
- WINNER: Bridgman & Bridgman (Milton Keynes)
Best community group contribution to community cohesion
- WINNER: CDA Herts (Hertford)
Best community garden or green space
- WINNER: Brickmakers Wood (Ipswich)
Best community group contribution to education or employment
- WINNER: Gloverspiece Minifarm (Worcestershire)
Best community group contribution to environmental sustainability
- WINNER: Environment Plymouth (Plymouth)
Best community group contribution to health and wellbeing
- WINNER: Mayfield Nurseries (Southampton)
Best community project on a social housing estate
- WINNER: The Viking Centre (Barton-upon-Humber)
Young Community Leader of the Year
- WINNER: Temi Mwale
Community Leader of the Year
- WINNER: David Chatten-Smith
Community group of the year – all round achievement award
- WINNER: Love Barrow Families (Barrow in Furness)
People’s Choice Award
- WINNER: Hannah’s Holiday Home Appeal
The Groundwork Community Awards 2018 were sponsored by B&Q, Buzzacott, Firmdale Hotels, Givewith, GVA, John Lewis Partnership, M&S, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, Peel Land & Property and Tesco.
