In villages, towns and cities across the UK people are coming together to do extraordinary things.
Community groups are working selflessly and tirelessly to improve their neighbourhoods or to preserve vital facilities or services. Thanks to their efforts our parks and open spaces are better looked after, libraries and heritage centres are being kept open, food banks and furniture projects are helping people meet their basic needs and communities are blazing a trail in recycling and renewable energy.
Hundreds of thousands of people are committing their time to change places and change lives, rebuilding community spirit and helping others in their local area stay safe and well.
We thought it was time this commitment was recognised, so we created the Groundwork Community Awards.
Nominate your local heroes for an award in one of the ten Community Award categories. Groups can also nominate themselves for an award.
Nominate your heroes
Who the awards are for
The Groundwork Community Awards honour those small groups making a big difference to the quality of life in their local area. We want to celebrate and reward groups who often get little recognition and support. We also want to spotlight the power of doing good together so that we can inspire others to organise and get active in their own communities.
Our awards are simple to enter – you can highlight your own achievements or nominate a group you know.
Those shortlisted will be honoured at our prestigious national awards ceremony in London in November and their stories will be widely promoted so that others can learn from their success.
About the event host – Georgina Burnett
The Groundwork Community Awards 2019 were hosted by Georgina Burnett.
Georgina is a BBC presenter, property and DIY interiors vlogger, writer and property developer. Georgina has appeared on a number of television and online channels and these days is best known as the presenter of The Home Genie.
A passionate upcycler, Georgina became an ambassador for Groundwork in 2017.
The Award Categories
Our 10 award categories reflect the huge diversity of projects and services being delivered by community volunteers. Find out more and nominate groups using the link below.
Award Categories
Our 10 award categories reflect the huge diversity of projects and services being delivered by community volunteers. Find out more and nominate groups using the link below.
Award Sponsors
The awards are being supported by organisations and businesses who want to add their own thanks to dedicated groups working to ensure communities are vibrant, healthy and prosperous.
Previous Awards
We launched the Groundwork Community Awards in November 2017. Learn more about the winners and shortlisted projects from all the categories in previous years.
