Shortlisted nominees announced for the Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards with Parkwood Leisure!
Last updated: 26/10/2026
Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees for this year’s Celebrating Rushcliffe Awards with Parkwood Leisure.
The awards shine a spotlight on the Borough’s outstanding volunteers, businesses and environmental champions, sports clubs, organisations, and the very best of its health and wellbeing, food and drink, and local enterprise sectors.
Over 30 groups and individuals have been shortlisted following an incredible response, with hundreds of nominations celebrating the Borough’s local heroes.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure & Wellbeing, Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “Congratulations to everyone who has made this year’s shortlist! We can’t wait to meet these remarkable local heroes at our awards ceremony in December.
“It will be a fantastic evening, offering the chance to hear inspiring stories and recognising the achievements of those making a difference.
“Thank you to everyone who took time to nominate their community heroes. We received so many wonderful nominations in all award categories.
“Our judges faced a challenging task in selecting this year’s shortlist, with such a high quality of nominations highlighting our exceptional communities throughout the borough.”
Parkwood Leisure Area Manager Adam Groves added: “The awards evening is a fantastic opportunity to recognise people across the borough who make a real difference in their local communities.
“We’re proud to be lead sponsors for the third year running and support an event that recognises the individuals, organisations and businesses enriching the health and wellbeing of the area.
“Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees across the award categories.”
The shortlist is:
· Business of the Year, sponsored by Rushcliffe Business Partnership
Shortlisted:
One More Chapter, Radcliffe on Trent
Create! Art School, West Bridgford
Saunahood, Holme Pierrepont
· Food and Drink Establishment of the Year, sponsored by Pizza Hut West Bridgford
Shortlisted:
Poppy and Pint, Lady Bay
The Plough, Hickling
The Atrium, Radcliffe on Trent
· Environmental Award
Shortlisted:
Victoria Repair Café, West Bridgford
Liz Burr, Bingham
Friends of Meadow Park, East Leake
· Community Group of the Year, sponsored by Fairham
Shortlisted:
Langar Cum Barnstone Community Hall
Keyworth District Community Concern (KDCC)
Notts in Mind, West Bridgford
· Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Rehab Beauty
Shortlisted:
Paul Heard, Cotgrave
Val Fisher, Bingham
Margaret Ferguson, Rushcliffe
· Sports Club of the Year
Shortlisted:
4life Tri Club, East Leake
Rushcliffe Jiu Jitsu, West Bridgford
Notts Gymnastic Academy, West Bridgford
· Sportsperson of the Year
Shortlisted:
Kirstie Gordon, West Bridgford
Izzy Bramhall, Ruddington
Felix Boon, Bingham
· Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Step Up Rehab
Shortlisted:
FarmEco Community Care Farm, Screveton
Rushcliffe Social Prescribing Community Hub, West Bridgford
Forget Me Notts, West Bridgford
· Young Person or Group of the Year, sponsored by Ideagen
Shortlisted:
Lola Tompkin, Bingham
Megan Stacey, Ruddington
Ethan Scott, Carlton
· Pride of Rushcliffe Award, sponsored by Proludic Ltd
Shortlisted:
Dawn Whitmore-Kirby
Mary Foston
Duncan Collings
The winners of each category including the RBC Lord-Lieutenant Award, will be announced at an awards ceremony at Rushcliffe Arena in West Bridgford on Thursday December 10.
West Bridgford Wire Editor Pat Gamble congratulated all those shortlisted.
He said: “Well done to everyone who has reached this stage. There are so many groups and individuals across Rushcliffe doing incredible work to help others.
“The ceremony will once again showcase many inspirational stories that highlight the dedication, kindness and community spirit that makes Rushcliffe such a great place.”