Give a local hero the recognition they deserve!
Nominations for Ilkley Town Council’s 2027 Citizen Awards Scheme are now open.
The Citizen Awards Scheme, now in its third year, honours the extraordinary individuals who make a real difference in our community.
Anyone can nominate an Ilkley resident who they believe deserves recognition for their positive contributions to the community. Whether they’ve volunteered at local charities, organised events, helped a neighbour in need by bringing in the bins, or simply anyone who has gone the extra mile to make Ilkley a better place, this is the perfect opportunity to show your appreciation and say thank you.
There are four separate categories:
Voluntary Organisation Volunteer of the Year,
Young Volunteer of the Year
Environmental Champion
Outstanding Citizen Award.
"We are delighted to once again be celebrating the people of Ilkley who devote their time to quietly improving and enriching the lives of those around them," says Ilkley Town Mayor Councillor Damian Kearns. "We want people to nominate the unsung heroes of our community: friends, neighbours, and colleagues who go the extra mile without virtue signalling or making a song and dance about it."
Nominations for the Citizen Awards Scheme, which has been established in association with Community Action Bradford & District and Ilkley Community Network, will close on Sunday 31 January 2027.
Ilkley Town Council will review all nominations and select the winners, who will receive a special award at the Annual Town Meeting, which takes place on Wednesday 17th March 2027.
For more information and to submit a nomination, please visit the Ilkley Town Council website: ilkleytowncouncil.gov.uk
