York Press:

The Community Pride Awards are a celebration of special individuals and groups whose sterling work marks them as true champions of the place where we live and work.
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York Press:

Young Person Of The Year

Many young people under the age of 16 make an excellent contribution to their communities and this award recognises the importance of young people in our region.


Public Sector Hero

Someone who works in the public sector and has gone that extra mile to help others or have used their skills to assist or improve their environment.


Charity Fundraiser of the Year

This amateur fundraiser need not have raised the most money but will be judged on innovative fundraising methods and their personal efforts involved.


Education Hero of the Year

This award will recognise an individual who works in the education sector from the Governor to a site manager and everyone in between. This person will have gone above and beyond in the last year. They will have provided outstanding support for their pupils, demonstrated real creativity to deliver learning experiences and inspired youngsters and colleagues with their resilience and positivity.


Volunteer of the Year

For an individual who gives freely and unselfishly of his or her time to help others.


Health Service Hero

Every day, an army of unsung heroes quietly go about their duties in the health service. We’re looking for that special someone whose dedication is second to none.


Sports Person/Team of the Year

This award will recognise an individual or team in a sporting discipline, individual sport or sporting event that has achieved the most notable performance in recent months and shown examples of outstanding commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm in their chosen sport.


York Community Pride Outstanding Contribution Award

For an individual which has made an outstanding contribution to promoting pride in our city and community.


Carer of the Year

We are looking to recognise the contribution of an individual care worker who strives to improve delivery care and goes beyond expectations.


Best Community Project

For projects carried out by an informal non-recognised voluntary group. A group that has come together in the community, who exemplifies what can be achieved when people work together.

School of The Year

This award will recognise a school which has had a positive impact on its pupils and the wider community.