Shortlisted nominees announced for the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards with Parkwood Leisure
Last updated: 31/10/2024
The shortlisted nominees for this year’s Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards with Parkwood Leisure have been announced!
The awards celebrate the Borough’s wonderful volunteers, businesses and environmentalists, clubs, organisations, and the best of its health and wellbeing and food and drink sectors and local enterprise.
Rushcliffe Borough Council is delighted to welcome Parkwood Leisure as lead sponsors for the awards which will take place at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford on Thursday November 21.
Parkwood Leisure work with 31 local authorities across the country, running leisure facilities, golf courses, theatres, outdoor activity centres and country parks.
Over 30 groups and individuals have been shortlisted for this year’s accolades following an incredible response and hundreds putting forward their local heroes.
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan said: “It’s that time of year again where we highlight and celebrate people all over the Borough who are contributing to Rushcliffe life in so many wonderful ways or leading by example in their chosen field.
“Congratulations to all our shortlisted nominees, we really look forward to meeting these local heroes at the awards evening, hearing their stories and celebrating their achievements.
“We received a record number of nominations this year and the judging panel have had an exceptionally difficult job narrowing down those who have been shortlisted.
“Thank you to everyone who nominated a group, business or individual this year and took the time to put forward their community hero in Rushcliffe.”
Parkwood Leisure Managing Director Glen Hall added: “The evening is a great celebration of people across the Borough who are making a difference in their local communities, and we’re pleased to be welcomed on board as lead sponsors for this fantastic event
“We’re really excited to support the awards and celebrate the people, organisations, clubs and businesses that help enrich the health and wellbeing of the local community.
“Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees for the 10 categories which have now been announced.”
The shortlist is:
- Business of the Year, sponsored by Rushcliffe Business Partnership
Shortlisted:
The Royal Oak, Radcliffe
Step Up Rehab, West Bridgford
The Stalls Market, Lady Bay
- Food and Drink Establishment of the Year
Shortlisted:
The Manvers Arms, Cotgrave
The Bulls Head, East Leake
Number Sixteen, Bingham
- Environmental Project or Group
Shortlisted:
Bunny Energy Group, Bunny
Rachel Ollerenshaw, Cotgrave
Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch Group, Ruddington
- Community Group of the Year
Shortlisted:
Meet, Eat and Greet, West Bridgford
Abundance Eco Hub, Keyworth
East Leake Community Care Association, East Leake
- Volunteer of the Year award sponsored by Rehab Beauty
Shortlisted:
Jeremy Pratt, West Bridgford
Ronnie Mcmillen, Edwalton
David Jones, Lady Bay
- Sports Club of the Year sponsored by Parkwood Leisure
Shortlisted:
Nottingham Kayak Club
West Bridgford Tennis Club
Keyworth Rugby Club
- Sportsperson of the Year sponsored by Holme Pierrepont Country Park
Shortlisted:
Eve Young, Cropwell Bishop
Izzy Bramhall, Ruddington
Joseph Oliver, East Leake
- Health and Wellbeing Award sponsored by Step Up Rehab
Shortlisted:
Sands Utd, West Bridgford
St Pauls Boundary Road, West Bridgford
Joyful Jukebox, Keyworth/Cotgrave
- Young Person or Group of the Year sponsored by Ideagen
Shortlisted:
Keyworth U11’s Girls Lightening
Charlie Brown, West Bridgford
Binuthi Gunasekara, Lady Bay
- Pride of Rushcliffe Award by Proludic
Shortlisted:
Karen Usher, West Bridgford
Ian Goulding, Cotgrave
Wendy Dickinson, Willoughby-on-the Wolds
Media partner West Bridgford Wire Editor Pat Gamble congratulated all those shortlisted.
He said: “There have been so many wonderful nominations from across the Borough, across all the award categories.
“Congratulations to everyone who has reached this stage of being shortlisted, with so many groups and individuals worthy of recognition in another year that has seen so many help others.
“There are countless outstanding and inspirational stories in Rushcliffe and I am sure the ceremonies will highlight their impact and the way they help people’s lives and the wider community.”
