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Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2025 – Nominations now open

We are excited to announce that nominations for the Runnymede and Spelthorne Volunteer Awards 2025 are now open!

This June, we will celebrate the power of volunteering in Runnymede and Spelthorne at a special awards ceremony at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Nominating your volunteers is a meaningful way to show appreciation and highlight their dedication and hard work.

Award Categories for 2025:

• Unsung Hero Award – Recognizing those behind the scenes such as a helpful trustee or someone working hard to support other volunteers and staff.
• Inspirational Volunteer Award – For volunteers that have made a huge difference to your cause and whose passion and dedication inspire others to make a difference.
• New Volunteer Award – For those volunteers who are new to volunteering and have been in their post for at least a year.
• Long-Service Award (for 10+ years of service) – For our long-standing volunteers who have been volunteering for more than 10 years.
• Volunteer Team Award – To recognise the a volunteer team’s collaborative efforts and contributions to residents of Runnymede and Spelthorne.
• Fundraiser of the Year Award – Honouring both individuals and teams for their passionate and/or innovative approaches to fundraising, regardless of the amount raised.
• Engagement in the Community – Recognising businesses that actively support local charities and non-profits, making a positive impact through their corporate social responsibility efforts.

You can nominate someone for an award using our online form.

The deadline for nominations is Monday 28 April.

If you need assistance completing the form or would like it in Word format, please contact us on 01932 571122 or email Jordan at [email protected].

Please share these details with anyone in Runnymede or Spelthorne who might be interested in nominating a volunteer. We want to ensure these awards are as inclusive as possible and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers across our community.