Community Spirit Awards
We love to celebrate the small (and big!) wins of the community.
In December we decided to create the Community Spirit Awards, recognising the unsung heroes in communities across Gloucester that have shown the true spirit of community, bringing people together and making a difference where they live.
Our Community Builders nominated people that they thought deserved acknowledgement of their hard work and passion, which has made a positive impact where they live and across Gloucester.
Mrs Avril Radley
Mrs Avril Radley has constantly put the needs of others before herself and goes the extra mile for them. Volunteered to be the social secretary for the Recycled Teenagers and organised different speakers for the group.
Has always encouraged people to join in, and feel part of the group and community.
Cilla Woodman
Cilla Woodman has shown amazing community spirit by organising the Oval Summer Fun Day that brought people and dog owners together for a fun day of activities that connected the community
John Moreland and CityChurch
John Moreland created a welcoming space for residents and invited the local community to the Coffee Morning. John is passionate about his community and is always there to support people when people need it.
Sarah Devaney
Sarah has shown real pride where she lives, and has connected people to celebrate and get involved in their local green space. Sarah has gone above and beyond in being a community connector and reaching out.
Di Billingham
for being a real long-term, consistent friend of community led action
Baptist church ‘Out to Lunch’ Team
Every month this team has prepare and cook a community meal for 60-80 local elderly residents. They have delivered birthday cakes, and activities pack to all the members that attended the community meal.
All members of the team are passionate for what they do and are always very welcoming.
Anna Randall
Anna Randall has an incredible passion for local green spaces and wildlife, and connected her local community by setting up the Friends of the Lannett group. Anna planted together with other residents over 1ooo bulbs on the Lannett and brought residents together to join her and take care of the Lannett.
Angela Trigg
Angela Trigg set up a community group before Covid in Tuffley and has continued to encourage and reach out to support others. Angela has shown real community spirit and made a real difference to peoples lives.
Jo Underwood
for spending time, listening, building relationships and understanding
Hayley Payne
for being confident enough to let new ways of doing things develop and valuing everyone’s contribution
Our Community Builders nominated 20 people across Gloucester that have shown Community Spirit over 2022, celebrating their actions and accomplishments to make Gloucester a great place to live.