Discover Ashfield Awards 2025

Nominate now for the Discover Ashfield awards

The Discover Ashfield awards return for another year to celebrate residents and businesses that have supported the community and contributed to the residents of Ashfield during the past year.

Cllr Matthew Relf, Executive Lead Member for Growth, Regeneration and Local Planning, said:

“All across Ashfield are individuals, organisations and businesses who go above and beyond for their communities but don’t receive the recognition they deserve. The annual Discover Ashfield awards are a great opportunity to shout about these great news stories so we can celebrate their great work.

So if you know an individual, organisation or business that you think should be celebrated then please nominate them so we can thank these wonderful local heroes at this amazing event.”

Kieran Percival, Chair of the Discover Ashfield Board, said:

"Every year the Discover Ashfield Awards remind us just how much passion, talent and dedication there is across our district. From inspiring individuals to thriving businesses and innovative projects, these awards are about shining a spotlight on the people who make Ashfield such a special place to live, work and visit. I’m excited to see this year’s nominations and to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our community together."

This year’s awards brings new categories for people to nominate in, each designed to celebrate an individual or organisation’s outstanding achievements.

The categories for this year are:

• Outstanding Organisation – Awarded to a charity / community group that has delivered amazing service to Ashfield’s residents and made a difference.
• Phenomenal Project – Awarded to a project or programme that has been developed which has made a positive impact on the lives of residents.
• Places to Visit – Awarded to a place you love to visit in Ashfield.
• Community Champion – Awarded to a person who has championed all that is great in Ashfield, or who has sought to improve opportunities for those living in the district.
• Brilliant Start Up Business - The start-up award aims to celebrate and support Ashfield’s newest independent businesses. Nominations must be for a business which is based in Ashfield and have been trading for a maximum period of 24 months.
• Best High Street Business – Our high streets are the beating heart of our communities, and we want to see them thrive. This award is open to any business based in or around Ashfield’s vibrant town and village centres.
• Made in Ashfield (Young Person Award) – Awarded to a young person (aged under 18 at the time of nomination) who has shown outstanding commitment or achievement.
• Made in Ashfield (Teacher/Mentor Award) – Awarded to a person who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to supporting the development of others.
• Best Skills Provider - Awarded to a project or programme that has been developed which has made a positive impact in Ashfield. Focusing on science, technology, engineering and maths.
• Best Employment Support Provider - Awarded to a project or programme that has been developed which has made a positive impact on the lives of Ashfield’s economically inactive residents.
• Best Business – Open to any business within Ashfield who have been established for more than two years and can demonstrate its ability to continue growing.

Nominations can be made online:

Discover Ashfield Awards Nomination form