AWARD CATEGORIES

There are 15 categories in total for you to enter, so really something for everyone.

BID Extra Mile Award

In a town where independents and national chains work together to keep the high street alive, this is a chance to nominate a town centre business, team or individual in the BID area that goes, or has gone, the “extra mile” to deliver exceptional customer service. The winner must come from within the BID area.

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Business Personality

This reflects on those people who bring something to the community through their business, on top of employment and prosperity. Last year’s winner was ITVET for its various community initiatives.

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Carer of the Year

An award that pays tribute to the individuals who selflessly make sacrifices every day to give a loved one or client the very best quality of life.

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Charity Champion

This could be presented a hundred times over! Week in, week out we feature selfless souls raising thousands of pounds for deserving causes or giving up their time as volunteers to make a difference to those less fortunate.

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Child of Courage

Recognising the young people in our towns who battle illness, disability or disadvantage and who, by their bravery and stoicism, provide inspiration for all.

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Community Champion

Likely to be the most difficult decision of all in a town where the voluntary sector supplements services in countless ways and some of our public servants go above and beyond the call of duty.

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Contribution to the Arts

An award to display the depth and diversity of culture in the town and to celebrate the quality of our community choirs, amateur dramatics, musical theatre groups, artists, orchestras, bands and the venues and promoters that support them.

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Green Award

The need for individual and collective sustainability and environmental awareness has never been greater as the planet faces a climate crisis, so we want you to nominate a person, group of people, business or organisation that leads by example.

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John Turner Memorial Award

An award named in honour of the loyal servant and vice-chairman of Bishop’s Stortford Football Club who died suddenly, just six weeks before awards night at the inaugural Indies in 2017. The winner will be a person who epitomises service behind the scenes and around the clock.

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Outstanding Achievement

This award will recognise a pillar of the community who deserves praise for long-standing devotion to the town and its people.

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Person of Courage

An accolade for someone who lives with, or has overcome, adversity and inspired others with their fortitude in the most trying of circumstances, whether that be illness, disability or other personal difficulties.

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Sports Personality

A chance to honour the sportsperson setting the gold standard and inspiring others to aim for the top, or the team player or official who always excels either on the field or off it, perhaps in an unsung way.

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Unsung Hero

The town is supported by a silent army of selfless individuals who beaver away behind the scenes to make life better for many others. These modest stalwarts do not seek recognition, but it is time they got it.

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Young Carer

A forgotten army of children and young people take on the adult burden of caring for a family member with little or no support or recognition. This is your chance to reward them.

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Campaigner of the Year

This award, newly introduced for the 2023 awards, honours someone local who has campaigned locally, nationally or even internationally to effect a change for the better for an individual, a community or even society at large.

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