Stockport Council has opened nominations for new awards in the borough to recognise the volunteers and community groups taking care of Stockport’s green spaces.
The awards aim to raise awareness and celebrate the work and commitment of Stockport’s many dedicated ‘Friends of’ and volunteers who help make the borough’s parks, greenspaces and cemeteries welcoming places for visitors and residents. Tasks undertaken by volunteers and friends of groups complement routine and grounds maintenance work carried out by the Councils contractors, Totally Local Company.
Cllr Grace Baynham, Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure, said:
“I’m delighted that we can formally recognise the amazing work that our many volunteers and friends of groups undertake throughout the year. They are real unsung heroes and work tirelessly to ensure our much-loved parks and greenspaces look their best. To be able to give them the recognition they so rightly deserve through these awards and show our appreciation is something that means a lot to me. Good luck to everyone who enters!”
Nominations are now open in the following categories:
- Think Stockport Greenspace – working with ambition award, innovation award
- Fair and Inclusive – equality and accessibility award, health and wellbeing award
- Volunteer of the Year – achieving as a team/friends of group award, individual award, rising star award
- Environment award
The closing date for entries is 31 May 2023 The shortlist for each award will be announced by 30 June, with winners announced in July. Details of the judging panel and Awards Presentation will be announced over the coming months.
More detailed information on the award criteria and how to enter, can be found via the Stockport Council website.
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