The shortlisted nominees for this year’s Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards with Parkwood Leisure have been announced – and they include two a sportsperson and an environmental group from Ruddington!
These are the Wildlife Watch Group in the “Environmental Project or Group” category and Izzy Bramhall in the “Sportsperson of the Year” award.
The Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards recognise the Borough’s wonderful volunteers, businesses and environmentalists, clubs, organisations, and the best of its health and wellbeing and food and drink sectors, and local enterprise.
Rushcliffe Borough Council is delighted to welcome Parkwood Leisure as lead sponsors for the awards, which will take place at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford on Thursday 21st November.
Over 30 groups and individuals have been shortlisted for this year’s accolades following an incredible response, with hundreds of residents putting forward their local heroes.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan said: “It’s that time of year again where we highlight and celebrate people all over the Borough who are contributing to Rushcliffe life in so many wonderful ways, or leading by example in their chosen field.
“Congratulations to all our shortlisted nominees! We really look forward to meeting these local heroes at the awards evening, hearing their stories and celebrating their achievements.
“We received a record number of nominations this year and the judging panel has had an exceptionally difficult job narrowing down those who’ve been shortlisted.
“Thank you to everyone who nominated a group, business or individual this year and took the time to put forward their community hero in Rushcliffe.”
Parkwood Leisure Managing Director Glen Hall added: “The evening is a great celebration of people across the Borough who are making a difference in their local communities, and we’re pleased to be welcomed on board as lead sponsors for this fantastic event
“We’re really excited to support the awards and celebrate the people, organisations, clubs and businesses that help enrich the health and wellbeing of the local community.
“Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees for the 10 categories which have now been announced.”
For the full list of shortlisted nominees, please visit www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/news-area/shortlisted-nominees-announced-for-the-celebrating-rushcliffe-awards-with-parkwood-leisure/.