10/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/28/2024 05:03
It's time to shine a light on the amazing people who make Kensington and Chelsea a fantastic place! Nominations are now open for the 25th anniversary of the Mayor's Awards.
This is your chance to celebrate the achievements of individuals, groups and organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to life in Kensington and Chelsea. This could be residents running initiatives to improve mental and physical wellbeing, those serving on community forums to strengthen community safety as well as champions of culture and heritage in the borough.
Make a nomination via the Council's website, in the following three categories:
Nominations will close at 5pm on Monday 20 January 2025.
The Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, Cllr Will Lane, said:
"During my time as Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, I have met so many dedicated and caring individuals who selflessly contribute to improve the lives of others in the borough.
It is people and organisations who make that selfless contribution who I encourage you to nominate for a Mayor's Award to recognise and appreciate their hard work.
This year, in particular, is special. It marks the 25th anniversary of the awards and we hope to receive a record number of nominations for those going above and beyond in Kensington and Chelsea.
As the youngest ever Mayor of Kensington and Chelsea, I am especially looking forward to learning more about the efforts of young people in our community in the Young Achiever award category."
Hear from past winners
Rhea Mehta, Founder of Reading with Rhea (recipient of Young Achiever award) said:
"It's such an honour, it's such a privilege and it's so lovely to know that the work I've done has had a positive impact in my community."
Portobello Dance and Performing Arts School Lead, Spencer Murray (winner of Individual Contribution award) said:
"It came as a bit of a shock to me to be quite honest. I got the email to say that I was a winner, and it means an awful lot because it shows that all the hard work that you think no one sees, they do see it and appreciate it."
Sophie Lewisohn, former Chair and Trustee at the ClementJames Centre (Individual Contribution award winner), on who to nominate said:
"There was a very diverse group of people who all contribute in different ways to the community. If you look around, people who are working in the community and actively contributing to that community, whether big or small."
Winners will be selected by a seven-six person judging panel comprised of:
An award ceremony will be held in Spring 2025 to celebrate the winners in each category.
For the Mayor's Awards nomination form and guidance, visit: www.rbkc.gov.uk/mayors-awards.