Pride in Milton Keynes 2014 Awards

Pride in Milton Keynes is a special awards event that recognises the achievements of special people within MK! The awards take place on Friday, October 3rd at Hilton Milton Keynes, and you can nominate NOW!

The Pride in MK awards, sponsored by Stanair and in association with Costa, recognise the achievements of special people within Milton Keynes; those who have gone out of their way to help others, those who have overcome hardship and those who support a positive attitude within our community.

Do you know someone who has gone the extra mile to help others overcome hardship or someone who has offered their help and support for the community? Why not nominate them for an award to be presented on the night at the gala evening dinner? The deadline for nominations is Monday, September 8th.

Award categories and sponsors

• Care in the Community

  This award recognises individuals and teams that have shown incredible patience and understanding, often for many years, caring for and supporting a friend or loved one. This award recognises those who have cared for others without thought for themselves or any public recognition. Know someone who would be perfect for this award? Nominate them here 

• Service with a Smile

  Sponsored by Domino's Pizza.

  In this category, we were looking for top class customer service, someone who made you want to return again and again. Good customer service makes our community a happier place and those who provide it deserve to be recognised for going the extra mile. Know someone who would be perfect for this award? Nominate them here 

• Young Achiever

  Sponsored by Marshall Amps.

  This award is for someone is 21 or under and has either achieved great things in sport, represented their school, is involved in volunteer work, overcame a major hardship or achieved distinction in some other field. Know someone who would be perfect for this award? Nominate them here 

• Friendly Neighbour

  Everybody needs them, so the song goes, but good neighbours can really transform lives. This award recognises those who have done so much for the people that live near them. Nominate your friendly neighbour here

• Excellence in Education

  Sponsored by University of Bedfordshire UCMK.

  This award was for anyone or any organisation involved in education, to recognise the work and effort they put into promoting and enhancing education in its widest sense. Know someone who would be perfect for this award? Nominate them here

• Fundraiser of the Year

  It's for the person or team that has shown innovation and creativity for their fund raising activities, it's not necessarily all about the amount raised. Nominate your fundraiser of the year, here

• Outstanding Example of Bravery

  An award for a person or group who has overcome adversity and hardships or have bravely helped another. Know someone who would be perfect for this award? Nominate them here

• Unsung Hero/Heroine

  Here we want to recognise the achievements of individuals or groups which go out of their way for others or their community as a whole. From spreading good news to voluntary support, this award is for people who are may not, perhaps, have received the recognition they deserve for their years of commitment. Know an unsung hero/heroine? Nominate them here

• People's Choice Award

  Sponsored by Western Power.

  This award will be decided by public vote following the short listing of entries by the judging panel.