Community and voluntary awards | Sevenoaks District Council

Community and voluntary awards

Our ‘Making it Happen’ Community and Voluntary Awards are back for 2026, giving you the chance to nominate your local unsung heroes.

Nominations have now closed and we look forward to presenting the awards on 18 June 2026 at St Nicholas’ Church Sevenoaks.

This year’s categories are:

  • Charity Project of the Year
  • Community Arts or Sports Group of the Year
  • Youth Group/Project of the Year
  • Local Hero - Outstanding Individual Community Champion under 18
  • Local Hero - Outstanding Individual Community Champion 18 and over
  • Carer of the Year under 18
  • Carer of the Year 18 and over
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Volunteer Group of the Year
  • Older Persons’ Group/Project of the Year
  • Community Safety Award
  • Contribution to the Environment
  • Health and Wellbeing Project of the Year