Formerly known as the Hillingdon Community Awards, they have been relaunched.
New categories are introduced while continuing to celebrate people whose commitment to helping others and improving their communities deserves recognition.
Last year, the council received 212 nominations, with 21 winners recognised across four categories. Nominations have opened today (9) in five categories:
- Community Champion Award
- Environmental and Green Spaces Award
- Making a Difference Award
- Young Community Champion Award
- Pride of Hillingdon Award.
Previous nominations have highlighted activities like litter-picking in parks and green spaces, or running fitness classes that help residents stay healthy and active.
Winners will be selected in the new year and invited to attend an awards ceremony in March, hosted by the mayor and council leader.
Steve Tuckwell, the leader, said: “These awards acknowledge the people who help make Hillingdon a great place to live.
“If you know someone who deserves recognition, I encourage you to put them forward with a nomination.”
Corrie Irwin won a silver award in last year’s Helping Vulnerable People category for her work with the charity ORCHYD, which provides holidays for children with disabilities.
She said: “I am very proud of what I do, with ORCHYD. We’re an amazing bunch of volunteers who really do amazing work in the borough and it’s lovely to have this recognition.”
The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 15.
Nominate a local hero by visiting www.hillingdon.gov.uk/hillingdon-people-awards