Everyday Heroes Awards

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards help recognise and reward the people who make Bedford Borough brilliant. Whether they are winners, highly commended or nominated, we are truly proud of everything they do to make Bedford Borough a better place to live.

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes celebrated during emotional awards night

Volunteers, fundraisers, young carers and community champions were honoured at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards at the Quarry Theatre. Hundreds of guests gathered...

Everyday Heroes 2025 nominations extended as BRASS named charity partner

Nominations for Bedford’s Everyday Heroes Awards are extended to 8 March, as organisers announce BRASS as this year’s charity partner in tribute to Brian Cunningham...

Time’s almost up: Nominate Bedford Borough’s Everyday Heroes before midnight tonight

Last chance to nominate Bedford’s Everyday Heroes as entries for the 2025 awards close today, celebrating residents who make the Borough a better place. Now in its sixth year and held in...

Young, driven and making change – Help us find the young Everyday Heroes of Bedford Borough

Nominations are open for the Young Achiever (14–21) category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, sponsored by Bedford Heights, celebrating young people...

They put family first every day, now let’s put them first. Nominate a young carer as an Everyday Hero

Nominations are open for the Young Carer of the Year category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, celebrating under-18s in Bedford Borough who care for loved ones...

Who makes you proud of Bedford? Nominate them for an Everyday Heroes Award

Nominations are open for the Pride in Bedford Borough category at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, sponsored by Bedford Radio and celebrating those who champion...

From sport to volunteering: Nominate a young Bedfordian for a Young Achiever award

Nominations are open for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025, including the under-13 Young Achiever category sponsored by Maths Circle/Times Tables Rock Stars...

Nominate an unsung Bedford hero for an Everyday Heroes Award and celebrate the people who never ask for thanks

Know someone who helps others without seeking recognition? Nominations are open for the Unsung Hero Award at the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2025...

Nominate Bedford’s next Fundraiser of the Year in the Everyday Heroes Awards

Nominations are open for the Fundraiser of the Year (Individual) category at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, sponsored by Woodfines Solicitors...

Youth Voice Award returns to celebrate young leaders across Bedford Borough

Nominations are open for the Youth Voice Award at the 2025 Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, honouring young people and organisations championing youth across Bedford Borough...

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