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The ultimate star of Norfolk and Waveney 2023, chosen by the judges out of one of our category winners. This is a non-entry category.

Sponsored by Redwings Horse Sanctuary

The Animal Hero of the Year is a chance for the community to recognise the non-human heroes that impact us. Celebrating the selflessness of these animals who, without expectation of something in return, enrich, assist and support daily lives of those who love them.

This could be someone who works in a care home, provides care at home or in any of our many care facilities across the region. The winner will have shown compassion and dedication when it comes to looking after other people.

Sponsored by  Potters Friends Foundation, a Community Interest Company in memory of Brian Potter MBE

We have so many fantastic charities across Norfolk and Waveney - but who are the people who make them tick? Who is it that absolutely dedicates themselves to the cause? Nominees can be paid for members of staff who go above and beyond or volunteers.

Sponsored bt Step Teachers

Excellence in Education Award – For an individual, school or business that are delivering educational services with an outstanding commitment to furthering the development of their students or staff.

Sponsored by Norwich Theatre

Recognises an individual in the community who excels everything they do and deserves to be applauded for their work and commitment. This category will look for an individual who has dedicated their lifetime to their local community.

After a very challenging year with COVID-19 we highlight why our emergency service staff are so important in our community. This could be someone from the police, fire or within the NHS. To them their work is their job, to others it means lives saved and people rescued from difficult situations. This category aims to shine a light on some of those fantastic individual efforts within these services.

This category is designed to celebrate an on the spot act of heroism or bravery. Do you know someone who didn't think twice to help when it really mattered?

While great community work is often carried out by a dedicated individual, it also often relies heavily on a team and great teamwork. With this category we are looking for a team or group that dedicates itself to the betterment of others and makes a real difference in the community.

Who is the person within your community that does so much, but doesn't expect anything in return? Without these people, many charities, organisations and community groups simply could exist - now it's time to recognise their efforts. 

Sponsored by Vattenfall

Across the region there are numerous examples of young people doing great things. From the charity fund-raiser taking part in a difficult challenge to the volunteer helping their city, town or village.  This category is open to anyone under the age of 18 as of Dec 1, 2022.

This award will be decided by the judges and go to someone who hasn't won a previous category, but nevertheless deserves recognition. This is a non-entry category.