Nominations for Reigate & Banstead Volunteer Awards 2025 now open

The annual award scheme, set up over twenty years ago, recognises the unrewarded heroes who do a great amount of valuable work for the borough and its community. It is also meant to show appreciation to volunteers for their selfless service.  The scheme is organised by Reigate & Banstead Borough Council in partnership with Voluntary Action Surrey East.

Cllr Rich Michalowski, Mayor Elect of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead said “This borough is full of wonderful and caring people, which is why for over 20 years, we have consistently honoured and celebrated the amazing things volunteers do in our communities. These awards celebrate and recognise the invaluable work that our people, groups and organisations do to help make this borough a special place to live. I wholeheartedly urge everyone to nominate their heroes so they can receive the recognition they deserve.”

Volunteers can be nominated in five award categories:

Young Volunteer Award

For volunteers aged between 16 and 25 who have gone above and beyond the standard expectation for their age and who have used their own volunteer experience to inspire others.

Volunteer Award

For volunteers over the age of 25 years old who have exceeded what would normally be expected of them and demonstrated their outstanding commitment to their role.

Individual Trustee Award

For those in Chairperson, Treasurer or Secretary roles who have shown due deligence, good governance, and commitment for the minimum of a year#, providing outstanding support, guidance, and inspiration to the organisation.

Volunteer Team Award

For two or more volunteers or trustees who have demonstrated great teamwork, provided support and encouragement for other volunteers, and made a significant and positive impact through working together.

Long Service Award

For volunteers that have completed a considerable length of voluntary service, 10 years or more.

To qualify, nominees must live and/or volunteer in the borough and not receive any remuneration for their time.

The closing date for nominations is Monday 16 June 2025

Stuart Matthew, Trustee of Voluntary Action Surrey East, said: “In these troubled times it is important to remember and celebrate those who willingly volunteer their time and energy to help others across our communities.  These awards allow us to recognise outstanding individual contributions and to thank volunteers for the vital roles they play in supporting essential services.”

To nominate, please visit our website.

It is the nominator's responsibility to obtain permission from the nominee to nominate them, and if the nominee is under 18, to obtain permission from their parent or guardian in order to comply with General Data Protection Regulations.

Successful nominees will be invited to a special awards ceremony in July. If you require further information, please email mayor@reigate-banstead.gov.uk.