Harrow seeks nominations for local community heroes

By the hiyastar.co.uk editorial team

Harrow residents, workers and community groups are being asked to put forward local volunteers, neighbours and teams for this year’s Harrow’s Heroes awards.

The awards recognise people who support others across the borough, from informal neighbourly help to organised community work. Harrow Council says the scheme is open to people who live or work in Harrow, as well as those who serve Harrow residents.

Who can be nominated in Harrow

Nominations can be made for people or teams whose work has helped the borough’s communities. The council’s notice highlights volunteers, neighbours, friends, community members and local groups who regularly give their time or effort to others.

The focus is not only on large public projects. Harrow Council says it wants to hear about people making a difference “no matter how big or small” that contribution may seem.

Similar civic awards are used by councils across London and the wider UK to make long-running community service more visible. Hiyastar has also covered how Barnet residents were recognised for community service through local civic awards.

How to put a local hero forward

Residents should submit a nomination through Harrow Council’s Harrow’s Heroes process. The council is asking nominators to explain who the person or team is, what they do, and how their actions benefit people in Harrow.

Useful details to prepare before nominating include:

• the nominee’s name or team name;
• their connection to Harrow;
• examples of the help or service they provide;
• why their contribution deserves public recognition.

Cllr Janet Mote, Harrow Council’s Cabinet member for Community and Culture, said: “Everyone knows a local hero. We want to hear about the amazing things they do in our borough.”

Next step for residents

The council’s published notice asks people to nominate their local hero today. It does not include a closing date in the supplied announcement, so residents who want someone considered for this year’s awards should act early rather than wait for later reminders.

Cllr Mote said the awards are Harrow’s way of saying thank you to people “making a real difference” in the borough.

Source: London Borough of Harrow