Nominate your Southwark Stars for 2024!
Southwark Stars nominations are now closed! A massive thank you for all of your nominations and we will be in touch shortly to let you know the results.
Southwark Stars – our borough’s annual celebration of volunteering and community groups – will take place at Tate Modern on the 7th of June 2024, in time for volunteers week!
Now in its 15th year, Southwark Stars celebrates community groups and volunteers across our borough. It is a chance for individuals and organisations whose work often goes unrecognised to take centre stage. Read about last year’s Southwark Stars.
Do you know an outstanding volunteer or dedicated community group? Say thank you by nominating them as a Southwark Star!
Nominations close on the 18th of April so act fast!
What can I nominate for?
Volunteer Champion Certificates
Volunteer Champion certificates celebrate outstanding contributions from volunteers who have gone the extra mile. As a thank you, they will receive a certificate and a chance to attend the Southwark Stars Award Ceremony (on a first come first served basis). Volunteer Champions certificates are great if you don’t have much time to write a nomination and want to make sure a volunteer is recognised.
Category awards
- Volunteers and community groups can be nominated for a chance of winning one of several themed award categories.
- Winners (and selected Volunteer Champions) will be invited to accept their award on stage at the Tate Modern on the 7th of June 2024.
- All runners up will receive a Volunteer Champion certificate.
Category nominations for organisations are as follows (click each title for more information):
› Community Group of the Year
The voluntary sector comprises a wide variety of organisations. 48% of the sector is composed of micro-organisations (small voluntary groups not registered with the Charity Commission). This award recognizes the contribution of small groups in the borough in engaging communities and providing opportunities for local people. Examples of these include CICs, Mutual Aid Groups, TRAs and small grassroots organisations.
• Open to groups that are not registered with the Charity Commission.
• Nominated groups must be based in Southwark.
› Charity of the Year
In this award category we would like to recognise the outstanding contribution of a single charity in Southwark. We are looking for nominations for charities that show dedication and incredible support to the area/community they support.
• Open to Southwark based charities.
• Nominated charities must be registered with the charity commission.
› The Sustainability Award
A new award for 2024, this category recognises a community group or charity making a positive impact on the environment.
• Open to any Southwark based charity or community group.
• Nominated groups must be working to tackle the climate crisis through sustainable projects or practice.
› Supporting Residents During the Cost of Living Crisis
This category recognises the vital work done by community groups as part of Southwark Council’s Here To Help program.
• Open to community groups and charities who were referral partners in Southwark Council’s Here to Help scheme.
Category nominations for people are as follows (click each title for more information):
› Older Volunteer of the Year (sponsored by Southwark Charities)
In this category we are looking for nominations for older volunteers that have made a special contribution to Southwark.
• Open to volunteers over the age of 60.
• Nominees must be volunteering for a Southwark based organisation.
› Young Volunteer of the Year
In this category we are looking for nominations for young volunteers who have made a special contribution to Southwark.
• Open to volunteers under the age of 25.
• Nominees must be volunteering for a Southwark based organisation.
› Keib Thomas Active Citizen of the year
Keib Thomas (1946 – 2007) was a local resident who worked for 27 years in communities in Southwark. This award is given in in the spirit of Keib Thomas to recognise someone who dedicates their time and energy to creating a better local community.
• Open to Southwark residents.
• Nominees must be acting to benefit people in their local community.
› Volunteer Coordinator of the Year
This category is open to anyone who supports volunteers within their organisation in a leading role.
• Open to Southwark based organisations.
• Nominees must be in a role that involves coordinating volunteers.
› Disabled Volunteer of the Year
In this award category we recognise the contribution that people with disabilities make to the community sector and the world of volunteering.
• Open to individuals with a disability (can be self-defined).
• Nominees must be volunteering in Southwark.
› Trustee of the Year
In this award category we would like to recognise a trustee who uses their unique expertise and experience and goes above and beyond to ensure the charity is running smoothly and successfully.
• Open to Trustees at Southwark based registered charities.
How do I nominate?
Anyone can nominate a person or organisation, and can nominate up to two people and two organisations per person/organisation.
Please read the full Southwark Stars 2024 Nomination Guidance and when you are ready follow the links below to nominate:
If you would like support with your nomination or would prefer to nominate with a paper form, over the phone, through a video or voice note then please contact:
- volunteering@communitysouthwark.org
- 020 3848 6540
With a massive thank you to Southwark Star’s 2024 Sponsors:
The Community Health Ambassadors Network will be sponsoring the
Ambassador Volunteer Champion Certificates this year. The Ambassadors Network is coordinated by Healthwatch Southwark and Southwark Council and consists of over 130 volunteers, who want to improve the health of residents. Ambassadors inform, support, and empower their communities by sharing health and wellbeing information while also raising concerns and barriers their communities are facing. Join the Community Health Ambassadors Network | Healthwatch Southwark
