Search is launched for Sleaford Town Awards nominees
The Sleaford Standard is, once again, proud to be working with Sleaford Town Council for this year’s Sleaford Town Awards.
The Sleaford Town Awards celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of selfless, community-minded people living, working and being educated in our town.
The event is your chance to nominate an individual, group or organisation who you think is deserving of an award, to celebrate their achievements or their contribution to the town and community.
Nominations will be analysed, shortlisted and singled out for praise by a judging panel from the Town Council and the Standard, with the winners invited to attend a presentation evening to take place on February 19, 2026 at The New Chapel, Greylees.
The deadline for nominations is 5pm on January 31, 2026. Email your nomination with your and their name, contact details and full and detailed reasons for your nomination to [email protected].
There are six categories to choose from:
Sleafordian of the Year Award – given to someone who has been an outstanding or long-serving champion and advocate for the town, its organisations or charities, promoting Sleafordian values.
Young Sleafordian of the Year Award – is for someone 18 or under who has similarly upheld those qualities.
Overcoming Adversity Award – singles out a group or individual who has overcome challenges, physically, socially or emotionally to continue contributing to the local area.
Community Award – is for local individuals, businesses, groups or organisations who have been outstanding in their efforts, either during this year or over a prolonged period.
Sporting Endeavour Award – this can be for a junior or senior sportsperson, coach, club or team who have excelled or made an outstanding contribution during the last year or over the years.
Mayor’s Award – is the Mayor’s choice. singling out anyone deserving of this additional accolade.
Each category will be sponsored by a local business or individual who will present the winners with a certificate and special engraved trophy, together with the Mayor or Deputy Mayor.
Local businesses and individuals wishing to sponsor the categories and the opportunity to present the winner's award in your sponsored category should contact the Sleaford Town Council office on 01529 303456 or email [email protected]