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Nominations now open for Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards

Wednesday, 8 May 2024 07:04

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards are back.

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards are back for 2024 - and nominations are now open.

The Local Hero Awards shine a light on the selfless, dedicated and inspirational people living and working in the Harrogate district.

Set to be held for a third year, the ceremony will be a glamorous event at Rudding Park Hotel on Friday 25th October 2024.

It’s all thanks to headline sponsors O’Connor Chiropractic and Vida Healthcare.

Your Harrogate Content Director and Presenter Nick Hancock said:

“We are delighted to bring back these very special awards.

“There are some amazing people living and working in the Harrogate district and the Local Hero awards celebrates and thanks those superstars!

“Last year we had a record number of nominations from all over Harrogate, Ripon and Knaresborough, so of course this year we’d like to beat that.

“I’d like to especially thank all our sponsors, these awards would not be possible without their support.

“The whole event is free for our finalists… there are no paywalls here!”

Do you know someone that needs recognition? Someone who gives their time to others, works tirelessly, has achieved something huge or is an unsung hero?

Nominate them now and give them the recognition they deserve but never ask for.

The categories for this year are as follows:

The Bravery Award sponsored by Mama Doreen’s
The Child of Courage sponsored by David Lloyd club Harrogate
The Lifetime Achievement Award sponsored by Harrogate Spring Water
The No.1 Employer sponsored by The Inn Collection Group
Volunteer of the Year sponsored by The Cheeseboard
Teacher of the Year sponsored by Ashville College
Sporting Achievement of the Year sponsored by Exercise.co.uk
Parent or Guardian of the Year sponsored by Fostering North Yorkshire
Charity Fundraiser of the Year sponsored by Harrogate Neighbours
The Emergency Services Award in partnership with Lauren Doherty Road Safety Talks

Nominations close at 11:59pm on Monday 23rd September.

Nominate your Local Hero here.

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