Published: Monday, 2nd February 2026
Sevenoaks District Council is looking for local superheroes for its Voluntary and Community Awards.
The ‘Making It Happen’ awards recognise residents and organisations who go the extra mile to help others in the District.
Sevenoaks District Council is encouraging the community to make their nominations before the 4pm deadline on Friday 13 March 2026.
This year, there are 13 awards up for grabs:
- 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
To nominate an individual, voluntary organisation or group, visit www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/communityawards.
Residents can also request a nomination form by e-mailing communities@sevenoaks.gov.uk or by calling Sevenoaks District Council on 01732 227000.
The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of 18 June 2026 at St Nicholas’ Church, Sevenoaks.
Sevenoaks District Council’s Cabinet Member for People and Places, Cllr Lesley Dyball, says: “With council mergers on the horizon, this is likely to be our last Voluntary and Community Awards so we want to make it extra special.
“This year, we have more categories than ever, so if you know of any hardworking, selfless volunteers and organisations who have made a difference to the lives of our residents, I’d urge you to put them forward in this year’s awards.
“As in previous years, we’re hoping to have one or two well-known faces presenting our awards adding to the sense of occasion.”
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