Sutton's Finest: Honouring Local Heroes and Organisations

Each year, Sutton's Community Awards recognise remarkable individuals and groups across the borough. Last year saw over 270 nominations for individuals, groups and organisations, which were celebrated at an awards ceremony held at the Cyer Arts Centre in Carshalton. 

Sutton's Community Awards are run in partnership between Community Action Sutton, Sutton Housing Partnership, Volunteer Centre Sutton, and Sutton Council. The awards aim to celebrate the individuals, volunteers and community groups that have made an exceptional contribution to making Sutton a better place to live, work and raise a family.

To ensure that we recognise a range of outstanding residents, awards are given for eleven categories. Shortlisted nominees in each category will be approached to tell their story virtually and this will be shared as part of a digital campaign. The judging panel will then deliberate and winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in October 2024.
Nominations for the 2024 awards will close at midnight on Sunday 15 September 2024.

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Award categories for 2024

Outstanding Community Champion
An individual in your neighbourhood who has gone above and beyond to help and support your local community - this could be caring for those in need, or someone who organises local community projects or events.
    
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion     
An individual or organisation that has worked tirelessly to help celebrate and cultivate projects and programmes focused on Sutton's diverse communities. 

Environment Champion     
This award is for an individual or group of people who have taken action on environmental issues in the local community. Have a strong commitment to nature, conservation, history, or an environmental project.

Outstanding Volunteer
An individual who has gone above and beyond as a volunteer for a voluntary and community sector organisation, and has made an outstanding contribution to improving the lives of those the organisation supports.

Outstanding Volunteering Group
A group of volunteers that have demonstrated a great team spirit and worked together to support a cause or organisation that would only be possible collectively - this could include a business or staff members who volunteer as a group in Sutton.

Outstanding Young Person
A young person under 21 who has brought real credit to the borough through exceptional academic, sporting, artistic or cultural achievements. 

Outstanding Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation of the Year  
A voluntary and community sector organisation (can be a charity, community group or social enterprise) that has made an outstanding contribution to improving the lives of those they support.

Sue Robson Trustee of the Year
An individual who is a Trustee (this is an unpaid role and Trustees may also be known as the board, the management committee, governors, directors) for a charity or organisation, who goes above and beyond to support and represent their organisation.

Sue Robson was deputy director and CEO of Sutton CVS now known as Community Action Sutton for a number of years. Sue was passionate about governance and worked with both large and small organisations on developing good practices for their trustee to enable their organisations to flourish. The Sue Robson Trustee of the Year award was established to acknowledge her contribution to the voluntary and community sector in Sutton. 
 
Tenant and Resident Association (TRA) of the Year
Identifying TRAs that make a difference to the lives of residents, providing support and activities that help to bring the community together.

Outstanding Community Health and Wellbeing Champion 
This award shines a light on those supporting our community with their physical health, mental wellbeing, health management or any of the wider outcomes supported by physical activity and sport, emphasising the vital role that being physically active plays in supporting health outcomes. Nominations are encouraged from organisations, projects and individuals.

The Lifetime Achievement Award 
This award will acknowledge all of the amazing volunteers, champions and colleagues who have supported vulnerable people in the borough over a sustained period of time.