Stockport Council launch Greenspace Volunteer Awards

The awards acknowledge the invaluable work and commitment of Stockport’s many dedicated ‘Friends of’ and volunteers who help make the borough’s parks, greenspaces and cemeteries welcoming places for visitors and residents.

The tasks undertaken by volunteers and friends of groups complement routine and grounds maintenance work carried out by the Councils contractors, Totally Local Company.

Cllr Grace Baynham, Cabinet Member for Highways, Parks and Leisure, said: “I’m delighted that we can formally recognise the amazing work that our many volunteers and friends of groups undertake throughout the year. They are real unsung heroes and work tirelessly to ensure our much-loved parks and greenspaces look their best. To be able to give them the recognition they so rightly deserve through these awards and show our appreciation is something that means a lot to me. Good luck to everyone who enters!”

Nominations will be invited against the following categories:

• Think Stockport Greenspace – working with ambition award, innovation award
• Fair and Inclusive – equality and accessibility award, health and wellbeing award
• Volunteer of the Year - achieving as a team/friends of group award, individual award, rising star award
• Environment award

Nominations are now open.

More detailed information on the award criteria and how to enter, can be found here

Nominations must include a supporting statement of no more than 500 words. The panellists reserve the right to reallocate nominations to an appropriate category if required.

The closing date for entries is 31 May 2023

The shortlist for each award will be announced by 30 June, with winners announced in July.

Details of our Judges and Awards Presentation will be announced over the coming months.

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