Nominations are now open for Maldon Town Council's Community Awards 2025.

The Community Award's are designed to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of individuals and groups who significantly contribute to the Maldon community through various forms of work and voluntary service.

Town Mayor Councillor Andrew Lay said: "These annual awards provide an ideal opportunity to show appreciation to members of the community who have gone above and beyond to make a difference to our town.

Last year's well-deserving winners. (Credit: Maldon Town Council)

"Nominate your shining star, a person of any age, who you think deserves an award for a single act of kindness, a long-lasting battle against the odds, or for their inspirational community work. We look forward to receiving your nominations."

Nominations are sought in the following ten award categories:

• Art, Culture & Heritage Award - for an individual or group using arts and culture to help make a difference in the Maldon community.

• Best Business Contribution to the Community - for a business that makes a significant contribution to a Maldon community.

• Carer of the Year - for an individual carer in Maldon who has gone beyond the call of duty, including Young Carers.

• Citizen of the Year - for an individual whose selfless efforts have left a lasting impression on the lives of others, and who has made a significant contribution to improving life in Maldon.

• Community Impact - for charitable work of an organisation, individual, or group, that has made a dramatic impact on the lives of those within Maldon.

• Educator of the Year - for a person whose teaching, leadership or mentoring has inspired others to achieve more in their education and career. We are looking for either an individual or organisation that has made a real difference in their students' lives.

• Long Service Volunteer - for an individual who has been involved as a volunteer for upwards of 5 years within Maldon.

• Sporting Volunteer - for an individual who volunteers hours of their time inspiring others and improving health and wellbeing in the community through sport activities.

• Young Achiever of the Year - for a young person (aged under 21) who has contributed significantly to life in Maldon and who has shown commitment to their local community.

• The Town Mayor's Award for Community Service - this special award recognises the work of an individual or organisation that makes an outstanding contribution to life in Maldon.

Judges will be looking for an ambassador of the town whose contribution to our local area improves life for residents and visitors, and whose commitment is outstanding.

Individuals, groups, charities, sports and social clubs, community associations, associations supporting people with disabilities, churches, schools, youth organisations, and other community groups, are all eligible.

The Town Mayor and Council representatives will meet to consider all nominations and choose worthy ambassadors for the town whose contribution to Maldon improves life for residents and visitors and whose commitment is outstanding.

A presentation evening will be held on Monday, April 14 at Maldon Town Hall after the Annual Town Meeting, to which everyone is invited.

The deadline for nominations is Friday March 21, 2025.

Nomination forms are available on the Town Council's website and paper forms are available from Maldon Town Council's offices at the Town Hall on Market Hill.

For any enquiries, please phone 01621 857373 or email: [email protected]