Nominations are open as the Luton’s Best Awards return!

The awards are back and are now in their 15th year!

Our mission has always been to shine a light on the unsung heroes in the community. Nominated by the public, previous winners have been from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all over the town. Their achievements are awe-inspiring and a lesson to us all.

Our winners come from hundreds of public nominations and stories of remarkable individuals and organisations. They are whittled down to a shortlist by our judging panel, which comprises our sponsors, who all have a stake in the future and success of our town.

There are awards for individuals and groups, young and old, people working in the public sector, organisations, and businesses – all those who make our community a better place.

This is your opportunity to tell us about these people so that we can all say a big thank you.

To nominate and see detailed information about all the award categories below, please visit www.loveluton.org.uk/lutonsbestawards. You have until December 1, 2024 to make your nominations.

The categories are:

> Adult Achiever Award: Sponsored by University of Bedfordshire

> Best Fundraiser Award: Sponsored by Pell Frischmann

> Best Volunteer Award: Sponsored by Signature Flight Support

> Care in the Community Award: Sponsored by Volker Fitzpatrick

> Child of Courage Award: Sponsored by Ryebridge

> Community Business Person: Sponsored by Active Luton

> Community Company of the Year: Sponsored by Luton Point

> Community Project of the Year: Sponsored by TUI

> Entrepreneur of the year: Sponsored by Hannah Solicitors

> Environmental Achievement Award: Sponsored by Utilita

> Health Hero Award: Sponsored by Atrumed

> Inspirational Female Leader Award: Sponsored by Luton Sixth Form College

> Keeping Luton Safe Award: Sponsored by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

> Leisure, Culture and Heritage Award: Sponsored by Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa

> Lifetime Achievement Award: Sponsored by London Luton Airport

> Luton in Harmony Award: Sponsored by Chiltern Learning Trust

> Luton’s most outstanding citizen 2024: Sponsored by Kelly’s Storage

> Service with a Smile: Sponsored by Carlisle Support Services

> Sporting Inspiration Award: Sponsored by Luton Town Football Club

> Step Forward Luton: Sponsored by Vauxhall

> Young Achiever Award: Sponsored by Barnfield College

> The People’s Choice Award: Sponsored by The Luton News and Ethos Farm. This final category sees the readers of the Luton News getting the opportunity to pick the winner they feel is most deserving. On the week of December 9, we will announce the shortlisted candidates in each of the categories. You will have until Friday, January 10, to pick your People's Choice winner by visiting www.lutontoday.co.uk.