The national winners will be announced this winter in London and Edinburgh, with net zero and sustainability likely to factor heavily in public and professional voting decisions.
The Local Government Information Unit [LGIU] and CCLA Cllr Award recognise the best contributions from councillors across England, Wales and Scotland.
Now in its 15th year, the competition breaks achievements down into individual categories, with nominations open to anyone working within the public sector, councillors themselves, council officers and members of the public. Five award are up for grabs – Community Champion, Leader of the Year, Young Councillor of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Lifetime Legend.
The process to submit a nomination is now open, and will close on Friday 13th September. The winners for England and Wales will then be announced at Guildhall, London on Wednesday 20th November. Successful candidates in Scotland will be revealed at City Chambers, Edinburgh on Thursday 14th November. You can find details of how to nominate here.
‘The LGIU is proud to once again host the annual Cllr Awards, paying tribute to our locally elected representatives and sharing examples of the innovation and dedication our councillors demonstrate day in day out,’ said Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive at LGIU. ‘More than ever local communities rely on councillors, whose positive contributions impact our daily lives in many ways, from maintaining streets to funding community projects and shaping the character of our towns.
‘Often working tirelessly behind the scenes, elected members frequently go unnoticed, making the Cllr Awards essential in highlighting their invaluable work,’ he continued. ‘We anticipate a wave of nominations this year and look forward to hearing the remarkable stories behind them. These awards are made possible through the generous support of founding partners, CCLA.’
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