Good Neighbour Awards 2023

Nominate a neighbour to win £75 in vouchers!

Do you have a brilliant neighbour who regularly helps others in the community and makes a difference? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Whether they are always on hand when needed, provided support to others, or modestly bring joy to your neighbourhood, you can nominate them for CBH’s Good Neighbour Awards.

Good neighbours make a huge contribution to many people’s lives across Colchester. They help lots of people with their day to day lives often without thinking about the positive impact it has on them. Good neighbours can be found in every part of the city and are involved in many things from organising lunches, walking dogs, helping elderly neighbours, cooking meals, shopping and so much more. We want to highlight the fantastic contributions made by residents of all ages who have improved the lives of others and gone that extra mile. So, we are asking you to nominate someone in your community; nominated residents, have the chance to win £75 in vouchers.

Who can be nominated? Anyone can nominate a neighbour who has helped people within their community.

How can nominations be made? To place your nomination, please complete the relevant form on this page. If you would like an entry form posted to you instead, please email Resident Engagement at resident.engagement@cbhomes.org.uk or call 07730580341.

Nomination form can be found here

The closing date for nominations is 3 September 2023.

The winners and runners-up will be presented with a certificate and shopping vouchers at our Annual General Meeting at The Innovation Centre, Colchester on the 4th of October 2023.

Award categories

Community Champion – Recognising individuals or organisations unsung heroes, supporting our tenants/leaseholders in their local community which has made a difference to lives or just using their time to make our communities great places to live

Older Persons Champion – This award specifically recognises the dedication of tenants over 60 years of age who go out of their way to help the people who live around them.

Good Neighbour Award – This award recognises people who are always there when you need them; they may look after your house or pet while you are away, help tidy your gardenor help with your shopping. Or they may have stood up to Anti-social Behaviour in their neighbourhood.

Younger Persons Champion – This award is for our younger generation aged between 5–18, who have managed to lift the spirits of others in their community. It could be that they have ran errands for neighbours, made cakes for their community, or have gone out of their way to talk to those who may otherwise have felt isolated.

Home Carer Award – This award recognises and celebrates the dedication that Home Carers show to their local community or the difference they have made to the life of a vulnerable person they are caring for.

Best Garden Award – This award is for general gardeners to show off their unique charm. This can be from a patio haven to a green leafy space all are welcome.

Read all about last year’s winners here: Good Neighbour Award 2022 winners announced – Colchester Borough Homes (cbhomes.org.uk).