Do you know a community hero who dedicates their own time and skills on behalf of others? Well, we want to hear about them.
The Folkestone & Hythe District Excellence in Volunteering Awards celebrates the efforts of residents who go above and beyond to make residents’ lives better and support communities across the district.
Nominations are now open and include individual, group and environmental categories.
Kent Coast Volunteering runs the scheme on behalf of Folkestone & Hythe District Council, with the aim of raising the profile of investing time in the place we call home.
Cllr Mike Blakemore, Cabinet Member for Community and Collaboration, said: “I'm delighted that we have continued to develop these awards, shining an ever-brighter spotlight on volunteering in our district.
“New for 2026 is an award celebrating those enhancing and protecting our local environment.
“We want to encourage as many people as possible to consider volunteering by sharing the stories of those already doing so, who gain as much from the experience as those their volunteering helps."
The awards ceremony will take place at Harbour Church in Folkestone on Thursday 4 June. All nominees will be invited to the event.
The deadline for nominations is Friday 17 April 2026.
Information on how to enter can be found at the Kent Coast Volunteering website.