The nominations for the Compassionate City Awards 2021 are open. Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate the positive and compassionate work that individuals, community groups and organisations do every day to make their local communities and wider city a great place to live, work and visit.

The important and selfless work that these individuals or groups do helps to improve the lives of many people living in Leeds, enriching the city and supporting the council’s vision for Leeds to be the best city in the UK; a city that is compassionate and caring with a strong economy that tackles poverty and reduces inequalities.

The nominations are open until 11 September and this year’s awards categories are:-

• Jo Cox Award
• Health & Wellbeing Award
• Diversity Project of the Year
• Outstanding Achievement of the Year
• Community Organisation or Project of the Year
• Unsung Hero of the Year
• COVID Volunteer of the Year
• Cultural Project of the Year
• Sport Project of the Year

More details of the award categories and the nomination form can be found on the website at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/about-leeds/compassionate-city-awards

This is a great opportunity to nominate individuals, groups or organisations who always put others first and deserve to be recognised for their efforts in their local communities or wider city.

Voluntary Action Leeds