RBC’s annual Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards working with Parkwood Leisure returns on Thursday

RBC's annual Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards working with Parkwood Leisure returns on Thursday

Last updated: 19/11/2024

Community heroes across the Borough will be recognised and celebrated at this year's Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards working with Parkwood Leisure on Thursday November 21.

The awards acknowledge Rushcliffe's wonderful volunteers, businesses and environmentalists, clubs, organisations, and the best of its health and wellbeing and food and drink sectors and local enterprise.

Rushcliffe Borough Council has welcomed Parkwood Leisure as lead sponsors who are delighted to be part of the celebrations.

Over 30 groups and individuals have been shortlisted for this year's accolades in an event at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford following an incredible response and over 600 nominations putting forward their local heroes.

Parkwood Leisure Managing Director Glen Hall said: "The evening is set to be a great celebration of people across the Borough who are making a difference in their local communities. We're very pleased to be lead sponsors for this fantastic event.

"We're really excited to support the accolades and celebrate the people, organisations, clubs and businesses that help enrich the health and wellbeing of the local community.

"Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees for the 10 categories and good luck on the night!"

Rushcliffe Borough Council's Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan added: "This is a wonderful event, celebrating people all over the Borough who are contributing to Rushcliffe life in so many ways or leading by example in their chosen field.

"Congratulations to all our shortlisted nominees, we really look forward to meeting you this week at the awards evening and hearing more on your stories and achievements.

"We have again received a record number of nominations this year. The judging panel have had an exceptionally difficult job narrowing down those to be shortlisted.

"Thank you to everyone who nominated a group, business or individual this year and took the time to put forward their community hero in Rushcliffe."

The shortlist is:

• Business of the Year, sponsored by Rushcliffe Business Partnership

Shortlisted:

The Royal Oak, Radcliffe

Step Up Rehab, West Bridgford

The Stalls Market, Lady Bay

• Food and Drink Establishment of the Year sponsored by Rushcliffe Borough Council

Shortlisted:

The Manvers Arms, Cotgrave

The Bulls Head, East Leake

Number Sixteen, Bingham

• Environmental Project or Group sponsored by E.On

Shortlisted:

Bunny Energy Solutions Committee, Bunny

Rachel Ollerenshaw, Cotgrave

Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch Group, Ruddington

• Sports Club of the Year sponsored by Parkwood Leisure

Shortlisted:

Nottingham Kayak Club

West Bridgford Tennis Club

Keyworth Rugby Club

• Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by Holme Pierrepont Country Park

Shortlisted:

Eve Young, Cropwell Bishop

Izzy Bramhall, Ruddington

Joseph Oliver, East Leake

• Young Person or Group of the Year sponsored by Ideagen

Shortlisted:

Keyworth U11s Girls Lightning

Charlie Brown, West Bridgford

Binuthi Gunasekara, Lady Bay

• Volunteer of the Year award sponsored by Rehab Beauty

Shortlisted:

Jeremy Pratt, West Bridgford

Ronnie MacMillan, Edwalton

David Jones, Lady Bay

• Community Group of the Year sponsored by Fairham

Shortlisted:

Meet, Eat and Greet, West Bridgford

Abundance Eco Hub, Keyworth

East Leake Community Care Association, East Leake

• Health and Wellbeing Award sponsored by Step Up Rehab

Shortlisted:

Sands Utd, West Bridgford

St Pauls Boundary Road, West Bridgford

Joyful Jukebox, Keyworth/Cotgrave

• Pride of Rushcliffe Award by Proludic

Shortlisted:

Karen Usher, West Bridgford

Ian Goulding, Cotgrave

Wendy Dickinson, Willoughby-on-the Wolds

Media partner West Bridgford Wire Editor Pat Gamble congratulated all those shortlisted.

He said: "There have been so many wonderful nominations from across the Borough, across all the award categories.

"Congratulations to everyone who has reached this stage of being shortlisted, with so many groups and individuals worthy of recognition in another year that has seen so many help others.

"There are countless outstanding and inspirational stories in Rushcliffe and I am sure the ceremonies will highlight their impact and the way they help people's lives and the wider community."

Residents can keep right up to speed on the awards as they happen by following Rushcliffe Borough Council's Facebook @rushcliffeborough and X @rushcliffe channels from 7pm on the evening and highlights on Instagram @rushcliffe_bc.

There will also be coverage at westbridgfordwire.com and on our website.

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