Community Awards

Do you know someone who is Enfield's finest?

Enfield’s Finest celebrates people who make an extra contribution to their communities. Who goes the extra mile for others, shows great courage or in some way makes Enfield a better place? They might be doing voluntary work or they may be carers.

They might be running businesses providing work and opportunities for people. They might have great social skills that put people at their ease.

Tell us who they are so that we can give them the public recognition they deserve as ‘Enfield’s Finest’. Here are the categories:

1. Community champions

We are looking for two champions who are making major contributions to the community.

Voluntary Sector Champion: People working in the voluntary sector could be working for children or older people or developing youth activities or campaigning for their community.

Environmental Neighbourhood Champion: Caring about the neighbourhood can make all the difference, planting in community gardens, tending flower- beds on traffic roundabouts, creating lovely gardens, running community clean –up schemes, encouraging environmental improvements.

2. Acts of courage

Age groups – under 12, 12 – 18, Adults

Do you know somebody who has shown great courage? Perhaps it was caring for another person or even rescuing someone in danger. Perhaps you know somebody who has helped with crime prevention. Or is it standing up to bullies or overcoming physical or mental disability.

3. Special Youth Award

Is there an outstanding young person aged 16- 21 who has worked hard on developing their own skills and talents? They might be young carers. Perhaps they have shown an adventurous spirit taking on physical challenges or achieved something through working hard developing a talent

4. Community cohesion

Who is working hard to bring people together from many diverse communities improving racial harmony, developing understanding and promoting mutual respect? This award recognises the importance of securing a safe, secure borough where people can enjoy and celebrate the richness of Enfield’s diversity.