Nominations Sought for the Wandsworth Civic Awards
Council wants to hear about your unsung local heroes
Previous winners of the award. Picture: Wandsworth Council
May 13, 2025
The Wandsworth Civic Awards celebrate and recognise Wandsworth residents that go above and beyond to help others and make outstanding contributions to the local community – often without any recognition.
If you know someone who fits the bill and who deserves to be recognised, you can nominate them now.
This year there will be six brand-new categories:
- Community Champion
- Environmental Hero
- Bravery Award
- Charity Champion
- Cultural Champion
- Young Person of the Year
The council is seeking local businesses to sponsor the awards offering a boost to a company’s brand and extra media coverage.
Mayor of Wandsworth Sana Jafri said. “A Civic Award is one of the highest honours we can bestow in Wandsworth, and over the years we’ve awarded it to some truly outstanding citizens.
“Our strong communities and caring residents are what makes Wandsworth a fair, compassionate and sustainable borough. This year we are London Borough of Culture, so we’re especially keen to spotlight how our vibrant, inclusive arts and culture scene benefits the wellbeing of our residents.”
The deadline for nominating is 23 June 2025. Winners will be presented with their awards at a ceremony in November.
Details on eligibility for the different categories, top tips for entries, information on previous winners, sponsorship information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on the council’s web-site.
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