One of the very few benefits of the past couple of difficult years is that many of us learned to slow down, enjoy what we have and make the most of where we live.

As a result of the pandemic, many high streets have continued to struggle, while our neighbourhoods have often adapted and innovated. More of us are supporting local businesses, organisations and community groups who are doing their best to make their corner of the world a better place.

So we’re launching the Neighbourhood Awards for the second year to celebrate the best and brightest ideas, initiatives and helpful projects all over the country. Your nominees might be an organisation that helps those who are struggling – with costs of living or with mental health – or a community-run scheme to recycle, reduce waste, repair and even generate power. Maybe it’s a good shopkeeper who goes the extra mile for their customers.

HOW TO NOMINATE

Choose the category that feels most appropriate, fill in some contact details and tell us a little about the organisation you are nominating by clicking the Nominate Here button below.

We’ll get back in touch if we need any more info. The closing date for entries is 20 October 2022.

The Simple Things team will research each entry and choose ‘our favourite of your favourites’ to be featured in our February 2023 issue. They’ll also receive window stickers and certificates that we hope will be displayed with pride.