Everyday Heroes Awards

Bedford Girls’ School celebrates success of sporting alumnae sisters

Two sisters who studied at Bedford Girls' School (BGS) are continuing to make waves on the international sporting stage. Kate and Maddie Axford are achieving success in athletics and hockey...

Heroes assemble: Entries now open for awards to recognise the best of Bedford

Entries for the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards 2023, in partnership with the Harpur Trust, are now open, focussing on individuals and teams who have made a...

Here they are – the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes 2022

Bedford's everyday heroes were celebrated last week (Thursday) in a glittering event at The Quarry Theatre on St Peter's Street in recognition of everything they do to make our borough a great place to live...

More time to nominate a Bedford Borough everyday hero as entries extended

Bedford’s Everyday Heroes awards are back for their third year and due to significant interest we've extended the nominations for another week. The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Help us find the team that shines a spotlight on Bedford

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate your ‘Unsung Hero’ today

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate a fantastic Bedford fundraiser

As we go through each category for this year's Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Awards, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, it's been really good to look at who has won the award...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Announcing our new Young Carers Award

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is now in its third year to recognise people who have made a difference...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Today we launch an award dedicated to Bedford’s Adult Carers

The Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, is now in its third year. Today we're delighted to highlight an award for the Borough's many Adult Carers...

Everyday Heroes Awards 2022: Nominate someone who helps raise the profile of the town

Now in its third year, the Bedford Independent Everyday Heroes Award, in partnership with The Harpur Trust, recognise people who have made a difference to our Borough...

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