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Closing Date for nominations - 5pm on Monday 16th February 2026.

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The Haywards Heath Community Awards recognise, celebrate and congratulate the unsung heroes of the town who work tirelessly to make a difference to our local community. We are looking for remarkable local community heroes. These may be individual residents or businesses who have made a significant contribution to our local community, either from a specific action or event, or as a cumulative effect, over a longer period of time. To ensure that we acknowledge the diverse residential and working population of our town, there are six categories to nominate from. Both individuals and businesses from all sections of our community who have made a visible difference to our town are eligible to be nominated. In general, nominees must be over 18 years of age, please see the criteria for each award in the form. The awards are not for academic work and must be for unpaid service, with the exception of the Business Award. Town Councillors may make nominations, but will then be excluded from any involvement in the decision-making process. Existing Councillors and Town Council employees are ineligible for nomination. You cannot nominate yourself.

The awards will be presented at an Awards Ceremony on Sunday 22nd March.

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Please read the Awards Policy before making your submission, thank you.

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Nomination Category
Business Award (Community Involvement) - An award for businesses who have gone the extra mile to support and be involved with the local community. A business who enhances community life and makes a positive contribution. The business must be located and based in Haywards Heath.
Outstanding Young Person Award - This award is for a young person under the age of 18 who has made an outstanding contribution to their local community. The nominee must be a resident of, or contribute within, the Town Council area and must be under the age of 18.
Outstanding Adult Award - This award is for any adult over the age of 18 who has made a significant contribution or service to their local community. This may be a single act or a cumulative effect over a longer period of time. The nominee must be over the age of 18 and must be a resident of, or contribute within, the Town Council area.
Sports Person of the Year - An award for someone who has excelled in sport, leisure, fitness or physical activity. Open to all ages, it may recognise a sportsperson, mentor, coach or instructor for personal achievement or support given to others. The nominee must live in Haywards Heath or regularly attend a local sports club.
Volunteer of the Year Award, in association with Community People - Voluntary service for a national organisation or for a religious organisation will be considered where it is unpaid and benefits the community of Haywards Heath. The nominee must be a resident of, or contribute within, the Town Council area. Details of the nominee will be shared with Community People.
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