Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards 2024 - how to enter

The highly-anticipated Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards are back again for 2024 and they’re coming to The Village Hotel in the new year.

After the success of last year’s star-studded event, Radio City presented Leanne Campbell will be welcomed back to host the glittering ceremony which honours charity champions, health heroes and good neighbours across Warrington.

Following a difficult few years due to the Covid pandemic, residents and businesses are currently facing additional challenges with the current cost of living crisis so we want to recognise the inspirational people, teams and organisations in our town who make a difference to the lives of others.

We want to hear about all the positive people living and working at the centre of our community and recognise their hard work, determination and acts of kindness.

Our Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards – held in association with Warrington Borough Council – are making a welcome return with a dozen special honours due to be given out during a ceremony at The Village Hotel on Thursday, April 25, 2024.

Over the past few years the Warrington Guardian has continued to support local businesses, charities and schools by highlighting their hard work and achievements, and the Inspiration Awards 2023 was a huge success, with more than a dozen honours given out on the night.

Richard Duggan, Warrington Guardian editor, said: “Here at the Warrington Guardian reporting on bad news is part of the job but we also take great pride in recognising the positive stories in our community too.

“Our town’s residents and businesses continue to face challenges due to the cost of living crisis and that’s why we believe it’s more important than ever to take time out to shine a spotlight on the inspiring people, teams and organisations in our town who make a difference to the lives of others.

“So, we’re delighted to be able to announce that our Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards are making a welcome return for 2024.

“We’ve continued to be overwhelmed by the individual acts of kindness and collective community efforts of others that takes place in our town.

“The record number of nominations we received for last year’s Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards and Education Awards are proof of the inspiring work that continues to be carried out in the town.

“We look forward to honouring some of Warrington’s most inspirational people and recognising their achievements.”

HOW TO NOMINATE: See our list of award categories below and then CLICK HERE TO FILL IN AN ENTRY FORM or scan the QR code.

The closing date for entries is Wednesday, January 31.

Scan the QR code and fill in a nomination form

For your nomination to be considered please include your name and full contact details, along with those of the person, business or organisation you are nominating, the name of the category and your full reasons for nominating them.

If you would like your business or organisation to be part of the event and sponsor one of our awards alongside our main partners Warrington Borough Council, Warrington Hospital and sponsor Assura, please email nikki.whinnett@localiq.co.uk for further information.

Here are the 12 categories set to be awarded on the night:

1. SPORTSPERSON / SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR

We want to hear about the achievements of Warrington’s finest, either in their field of expertise or in furthering sport in the community. Nominations are welcome for both adults and junior achievers.

2. CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY

This award is for an individual or organisation in the town that has made a significant contribution to the community.

3. EVERYDAY HERO AWARD

This award recognises those who put others first, keep spirits high with people they meet and make a difference to the lives of those in their neighbourhood or the street they live in through their kindness and compassion.

4. FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

5. JUNIOR FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

We want to hear about those who have committed to raising money or giving time to a good cause. Nominations are welcome for individuals or groups and there will be separate awards for adults and youngsters.

6. CHILD/TEENAGER OF THE YEAR

This year’s winner will be for a youngster who has either battled against the odds to help others, been an outstanding achiever in their studies or extra-curricular activities, or put themselves at risk to help someone less fortunate or in danger.

7. HEALTH HERO OF THE YEAR

We are looking for an unsung hero working or volunteering within a hospital, surgery or health environment who has shown exceptional care or contributed to making someone’s visit or stay more enjoyable.

8. EDUCATION HERO OF THE YEAR

This award will recognise those working in schools and colleges across Warrington, from teachers and head teachers to support staff and governors.

9. COURAGE AWARD

This award is to honour those who have either overcome adversity in their personal lives or gone beyond the call of duty, perhaps by risking their own safety to help others.

Nominations could be received for an individual, team or emergency services workers.

10. CHARITY OF THE YEAR

We are looking to recognise a Warrington charity that has been committed in its efforts to helping people in the town through its fundraising and tireless community work.

11. TEAM OF THE YEAR

We want to celebrate a team that has achieved success by working together. Nominations can be received from all walks of life, from schools and businesses to hospital departments and voluntary groups.

12. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT 

A prestigious award for the person who has made an outstanding contribution in Warrington over several years.

(Please note that our judges will also have the discretion to present further special recognition awards on the night)