Nominations are now open for this year’s Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards.
Nominations are now open for this year’s Braintree District Volunteer and Active Braintree Awards.
The awards are being sponsored by Braintree Village and provide an opportunity to recognise the efforts of individuals who generously give their time to help make our communities better, healthier places to live, work, and play. They also celebrate the achievements of our athletes, clubs, and coaches.
Nominations are welcome across all sectors including arts, sports, community and culture across twelve award categories including Long Service, Outstanding New Volunteer, Sports Personality and Sports Coach of the Year.
The winners from the volunteering categories will go forward for the Volunteer of the Year award and specific categories in the sports and physical activities automatically going through to the Active Essex Sports Awards.
Cllr Charley Dervish, Cabinet Member for Communities, said: “These awards are always an uplifting event and an opportunity to highlight and celebrate the brilliant work of volunteers in our district.”
John Wood, Chairman of Active Braintree Foundation, said: “These awards provide a platform to showcase the diverse and exciting range of sports groups and activities in the Braintree District that contribute to our physical and mental wellbeing.”
For full details and nominate someone for an award go to: http://www.braintree.gov.uk/AwardCategories2026
The deadline for nominations is Friday 4 September at 5pm. Nominees who are shortlisted for an award will be contacted during the week beginning 21 September 2026 and invited to attend the Awards Ceremony, which will take place at Hedingham Castle on the evening of Wednesday 21 October 2026.