Stray FM’s Local Hero Awards 2020 – the BIGGEST event of the year!
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN. Click here to enter yours.
Stray FM thrives on supporting our local community and we're proud to be at the very heart of it with our very own Local Hero Awards back for 2020.
We're looking for local people who have gone above and beyond. Somebody who is so humble they would never nominate themselves.
We want to shine a light on the incredible drive, motivation and love in the local area.
Find out more about how you can nominate truly extraordinary people from across the local area.
Have a look at the categories below, simply fill out the form and tell us why you think the person you're nominating deserves to win a prestigious Local Hero Award.
Once the nominations are in, our finalists will be invited to the fabulous Awards ceremony and celebration, hosted by our very own Nick Hancock and Will Smith at the beautiful Rudding Park.
Nominations close on the 31st of May 2020 at midnight.
We're very proud to have Lights4fun sponsoring the event once again this year.
Lights4fun is Europe's leading online retailer of decorative lighting with a quest to shine through everything they do. Based in Harrogate, they really care about our community and are proud supporters of local causes. The Local Hero Awards celebrates the people or groups who have done something extraordinary and Lights4fun are looking forward to recognising all those who put so much back into their community.
Teacher of the Year Award
View 2019's Nominees
This award is open to all types of teacher including school, college/university, sports teacher/coach, music or dance. This is someone who has not only taught well but has inspired you or someone you know to do well.
Employer of the Year Award
View 2019's Nominees
Which local employer deserves some recognition? Have they supported you or a colleague personally? Have they shown care and compassion way above their duty, or perhaps they go above and beyond to give back to their team or community?
Sporting Achievement Award
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This could be an individual person or a sporting team who have achieved something in relation to any type of sport. This award can also include coaches and managers, as well as the players themselves. Applications are welcome from every level from children to adults and sports clubs to schools.
Bettys Good Egg Award
View 2019's Nominees
As the name suggests, this award is designed to celebrate an all-round Good Egg: an individual or team who goes to eggstraordinary lengths to help and support you and their community without looking for recognition. It could be a neighbour, colleague, friend or boss who has helped you or others over the past 12 months.
Community Local Hero Award
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This award is for an individual person or team of people who strive to help their community. They have made a difference to their community for the benefit of others and they are a true shining beacon in the area who inspire others. This category could be anything from the running of community groups, driving community projects or initiatives or improving their environment for the better.
Volunteer of the Year Award
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This could be an individual volunteer or a team of volunteers who selflessly volunteer their time for the benefit of others. This category welcomes nominations from all ages and types of volunteering including charities, businesses or individuals, anyone who gives up their time to help those less fortunate and in need.
Charity Fundraiser of the Year Award
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This could be an individual fundraiser or a team of people including charities or businesses who have raised money for any charity. It doesn't matter how much has been raised or even how it has been raised, we want to hear about it, so nominate now.
Child of Courage Award
This applies to children under the age of 16 who have displayed courage in some way. This could be a family situation, ill health, an achievement in school or any challenge bravely overcome in the face of adversity. Courage can be defined in so many ways and all entries are welcome.
Bravery Award
Bravery can be interpreted in many ways and in times of adversity, people never fail to amaze us. This could be a person who has shown outstanding bravery in a time of need, whether that be a specific situation they find themselves in, or through dealing with ill health either themselves or someone close to them.
Parent or Guardian Award
Parenting is immensely rewarding but it can also be incredibly tough and challenging at times too. This award is for any Mum, Dad, Guardian or parent figure who you would like to show your appreciation for when words are simply not enough.
The nominations are now closed. Thank you for taking the time to nominate and watch this space to find out more about the big event!
