Nominations now open for the 2026 Arundel Community Awards

Every community has people who quietly make life better for everyone else. They give their time, lend a helping hand, organise events, care for neighbours, inspire young people or volunteer behind the scenes – often without expecting any recognition.

Arundel Town Council's annual Community Awards is a chance for residents to say thank you to those who go above and beyond.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 awards, recognising individuals, young people and voluntary groups whose dedication helps make Arundel such a special place to live.

Last year’s awards highlighted the remarkable contribution made by local people across the community of Arundel. The Community Cup was presented to Gemma Odde for her outstanding commitment to organising the Christmas Day lunch at the Norfolk Centre over many years.

The Voluntary Group Community Commendation was awarded to Elevenses, the popular Monday coffee mornings at Arundel Lido and young volunteer Ellie received the Young Person’s Community Commendation for her enthusiasm and commitment to Girlguiding in Arundel.

Community Recognition Certificates were awarded to Martin and Debbie Chisanga of Arundel Pharmacy; young fundraiser Elliott and environmental champions Isla and Paige, with a special award presented to Angela Standing for her remarkable 20 years of service as Arundel’s Town Crier.

Submit your nomination

If you live or work in Arundel and know someone whose kindness, dedication or hard work deserves recognition, the Town Council would love to hear from you.

Please tell us:

• the award category (Community Award, Young Person’s Community Commendation or Voluntary Group Community Commendation)

• the name of the person or group you are nominating

• why you are nominating them.

• Please include your own name and address so we can confirm that nominations are submitted by people who live or work in Arundel and your nominees’ contact details so we can contact them about their nomination.

Email your nomination to Tracy Clayton at [email protected].

If you prefer, you can download a form here https://www.arundeltowncouncil.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Community-Awards-form-for-The-Bell-230-x-160mm.pdf or handwrite your nomination and either post it to:

Arundel Town Council The Town Hall Maltravers Street Arundel BN18 9AP

or place it in one of the nomination collection boxes at Arundel Post Office, Larkins or Hillside Stores.

Closing date for nominations: 5.00pm on Monday 26 October 2026.

Award winners will be announced at a community celebration at the December Arundel Farmers Market, in Tarrant Square at 11am on Saturday 19 December 2026.