Award categories

A person who has overcome personal challenges by using their strengths to reach their goals.

The nominee has shown courage and determination when facing difficult, stressful or high-pressure situations.
The nominee remained calm, focused, or resilient despite hard times.
The nominee took positive action that helped themselves or others during a challenging moment.
The nominee demonstrated determination or bravery that inspired those around them.

A person who may often go unnoticed for their everyday actions and is deserving of being recognised.

The nominee showed kindness, support, or care in everyday situations that made life easier for others.
The nominee stepped up to help when people need it, even without being asked or recognised.
The nominee makes a positive difference through small, meaningful actions that improve someone’s day or wellbeing.
The nominee is someone others can rely on, bringing positivity, encouragement, comfort or practical support.

A person who has gone above and beyond to support and encourage other people.

The nominee has used their initiative and gone above expectations of what was required.
The nominee encouraged people around them to do their best.
The nominee showed positive leadership by guiding or supporting others.
The nominee has made a positive impact to others, their environment or their community.

A person or group who has turned their idea into reality by establishing their own small business.

The nominee has shown initiative by turning their idea into a reality, as a product, service or business.
The nominee has demonstrated commitment and effort in running or growing their small business.
The nominee showed creativity or problem‑solving in how they developed or improved their idea.
The nominee’s business has made a positive impact on customers, their community, or their own personal growth.

A person/group who has shown community spirit and acts of kindness through either volunteering or a community project.

The nominee has contributed their time or skills to support others through volunteering or community service.
The nominee demonstrated their commitment to helping their community in a fair and inclusive way.
The nominee’s efforts have created a positive impact for individuals, groups or the wider community.
The nominee inspires gratitude or appreciation through their ongoing service.

For a dynamic team who have achieved positive outcomes through meaningful collaboration and team work.

The team identified a challenge or goal and worked together by brainstorming, listening, and cooperation.
The team collaborated effectively to overcome obstacles and problem‑solve as a group.
The team achieved positive outcomes through their shared effort and teamwork.
The team supported one another and contributed to a positive, inclusive team environment.

A person or group who through creative arts have used their skills to inspire and positively contribute to their community.

The nominee applied creative skills or innovative thinking to develop original work, projects, or solutions.
The nominee demonstrated skills and talent in their chosen creative practice.
The nominee shares their creativity with the community through exhibitions, performances, workshops, or public spaces.
The nominee uses their creative work or ideas to positively contribute to, uplift, inspire or positively engage their community.

A person or group who has taken action to resolve issues that have positively contributed to their community.

The nominee has identified an issue, or need in their community and taken meaningful action to address it.
The nominee has shown courage, initiative, determination in driving positive change.
The nominee’s actions have created a clear, positive impact for individuals, groups, or the wider community.
The nominee has inspired others or encouraged community involvement through their efforts.