Do you know someone who has gone the extra mile for the benefit of others? We want your nominations.
Do you know of someone in Gravesham who deserves to be acknowledged and recognised for making a significant contribution to the local community on a voluntary basis?
Whether they are contributing their time to local initiatives, helping with events, or volunteering their time and skills to charitable causes their impact is invaluable. We would like to recognise their passion in supporting these much-needed causes.
Nominees might be someone who has:
- Gone the extra mile to provide services and improve the quality of life for local people or an individual
- Benefited the community through volunteering activities/fundraising
- Brought benefits to the town or its people
We believe in celebrating the good work of others so each year we hold the Gravesham Community Awards where local people, organisations or groups can be nominated.
We have been running an Award scheme since 2008 and we have presented in the approx. 125 awards so far.
The Awards are for people living or working in Gravesham and contributing to the community of Gravesham.
Who can be nominated
Anyone can make a nomination. All nominees must either live, work or study in the borough of Gravesham.
Their work or involvement must be in a voluntary capacity. Councillors or members of staff cannot be nominated.
Who will choose the winners?
The panel will include The Mayor, The Cabinet Member for Community & Leisure and community representatives who will consider and choose the winners.
In reaching their decisions the panel will consider:
- The level of commitment shown
- Any obstacles that had to be overcome
- The amount and number of people benefiting or affected by their work
- Length of commitment
- Such other matters that in the opinion of the panel promote the purpose of the scheme
What does the winner receive
The winner will receive a glass award presented by The Mayor together with a commemorative photo taken with the mayor.
The awards will be presented at the Annual Council on 12 May 2026 followed by a buffet reception and an opportunity to meet Councillors, staff, and other award winners.
Submit your nomination
This year’s scheme will run to 27 March 2026 so that the presentation of the Awards can take place at the Annual Council Meeting on 12 May 2026.