GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Read through the award categories and descriptions carefully and decide which is the best fit. 

Review our tips for writing your nomination. Getting all the information in your nomination really helps the judges make their decision.

Fill out the nomination form in as much detail as possible - there is a separate form for each category which can be found below.

Be ready for a team member from the Go Volunteer Glos team to get in touch from the 9^th March 2026 if you’ve been selected as a finalist. 

This award celebrates those individuals who go above and beyond in supporting services for children and young people. From raising school funds, to running youth groups, reading with children and supporting young families, each role has a huge impact on the wellbeing of children and young people.  

The Neighbourhood Champion Award celebrates the everyday hero in our community. Those individuals who are making a difference to everyone around them in their community. The ones who are behind the scenes making sure that events and community initiatives are taking place.  

The Volunteer Impact Award celebrates those volunteers whose unwavering kindness and dedication is making a significant impact in the lives of others. This award shines a light on those individuals whose efforts create real change in their communities.  

The Corporate Volunteering Award celebrates the businesses who go above and beyond to truly support in their local community. Corporate Volunteering can have an incredible impact in our communities, often enabling charities or groups to achieve big projects, lead trustee boards and much more.  

The Lifetime Achievement Award honours volunteers who have dedicated their lives to supporting the communities around them. Giving endless amounts of time and energy to causes they are passionate about, leading change and inspiring everyone around them.  

This award celebrates the organisations who create the best possible environment for their volunteers. From providing regular training and support to putting on socials for volunteers or always ensuring that volunteers are kept up to date - having a great place to volunteer is something to be celebrated. 

The Rising Star Award celebrates the impact that young volunteers (aged 18 and under) have in their communities. This award shines a light on incredible children and teenagers who are already changing their community and inspiring others around them. Recognising those individuals who look to benefit their communities, whether that is through cadets, scouting groups, charities or other local groups.

The Sports Volunteer Award celebrates the dedication and commitment it takes to sustain Gloucestershire’s sports programmes. This award recognises the invaluable and often unseen efforts that keep community clubs running and enables people of all ages and abilities to take part in sports.  

The Trustee of the Year Award showcases the importance of good governance and the difference it can make to an organisation. Celebrating those Trustees who often go unnoticed, tirelessly working behind the scenes to lead with vision, purpose and integrity.  

The Community Group Award celebrates the groups of volunteers who lead the way in creating change in their communities.  Across Gloucestershire there are hundreds of informal groups that are making a huge difference to the lives of others, from peer networks, teams of litter pickers, knit and natter groups to women’s institutes – each one of them is run by a team of tirelessly dedicated volunteers.  

The Volunteer of the Year Award is award to a volunteer who has shown to have gone above and beyond in their role. This award will be selected by our panel of judges from all the nominations received.