Feed Leeds is a sustainable food growing network encouraging and connecting individuals, communities, and organizations in Leeds to increase local food growing. We want to celebrate the people and projects putting local food growing at the heart of what they do.Who are the local heroes  or projects in your community that deserve recognition? Let us know!

Building on the success of last year’s Feed Leeds Local Food Growing Awards, you can nominate people and projects in the following five categories. Which category inspires you the most?

Winners will be announced at the Feed Leeds AGM Celebration on Monday 24 February, 4-7pm at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm. Join us for a shared meal, networking, and celebration. Are you planning to attend? We’d love to see you there! Nominations are open until Sunday 2 Feb. Don’t miss your chance to highlight those making a difference!

1. Most Enthusiastic Young or School Gardener – Tell us about the young people in Leeds making a difference. Do you know a young gardener who inspires you?

2. Outstanding Community Champion  –  Who is your local community champion? Tag them and let us know why they deserve recognition!

3. Best Community Food Growing Enterprise or Initiative – Feed Leeds wants to showcase food growing projects that are helping communities become more sustainable and resilient. It could be a project that teaches people to grow their own food, a community orchard, one that supplies fresh produce to local food banks and community kitchens, or one that teaches people to make their own compost at home. Nominate a project that has helped others. What impact has this initiative had on your / their community?

4. Best Local Business Supporting Local Food Growing Enterprises – Local retailers and restaurants play an integral role in supporting local food growing enterprises, helping them to be financially viable. We want to discover the retail businesses, caterers, cafes, and restaurants supporting local food growing enterprises so we can celebrate their vision and commitment to supporting the Leeds local food network. Who do you think should be nominated for their exceptional support?

5. Best Community Composting Group – Composting food scraps is a great way to reduce carbon emissions and return nutrients back to the soil. Community composting is on the rise and Feed Leeds is keen to celebrate who is leading the way. Composting groups can be within a school, in a community gardening project, or amongst friends and neighbors. Do you know a group that is doing amazing work in composting? Nominate by following the link!

Let’s come together to recognise and celebrate those who make a positive impact on our community through food growing! Who will you nominate?

Click Link to nominate: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfL7IJPK…/viewform