People across Solihull are being invited to celebrate local unsung heroes who make a difference to our communities, as nominations open to the Civic Honours Awards 2027.
The Solihull Civic Honours are a way of recognising outstanding individuals, groups, charities or organisations who go above and beyond to make a difference in Solihull.
Individuals and groups can also self-nominate to be considered for the awards.
Last year’s awards spotlighted inspirational local heroes from someone who helps young people connect with their community through music and technology, to a dedicated Community First Responder who volunteers his time to provide life-saving assistance during medical emergencies.
Nominations will close at 23:59GMT on Monday 16 November and the winners will be crowned at a glittering awards event on Monday 22 March 2027.
To nominate and find out more, visit www.solihull.gov.uk/civic-honours.
The Mayor of Solihull, Councillor Sardul Singh Marwa MBE JP, said:
“The Solihull Civic Honours Awards are a wonderful way of spotlighting the many individuals, groups, charities or organisations who go above and beyond to make our borough a better place.
“You might know someone who deserves to be recognised for their dedication and commitment or have a positive story of your own to share. Whichever it is, I would encourage you to take a moment to submit your nominations and help us celebrate those who truly make a difference in Solihull.”
The award categories are:
Individual awards
- The Good Neighbour Award: an individual who helps to make the neighbourhood a better place to live, on a regular basis or through a single act of kindness.
- The Volunteer Contribution Award (all age): recognises and celebrates the outstanding dedication, commitment, and impact of an individual volunteer.
- The VCFSE Organisational Leadership Award: recognises an outstanding paid or unpaid leader within the Voluntary, Community, Faith, and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, strengthened their organisation, and made a lasting impact in their community
Group or organisational award
- The Small Community Group or Charity of the Year Award: celebrates local community groups and local charities that have made a significant impact within their communities over the last year.
- The Health & Wellbeing Award: recognises groups, charities or organisations that have made outstanding contributions to improving physical or mental health within their communities.
- The Inclusive Communities Award: recognises charities, community groups and organisations that create welcoming, supportive and connected communities where everyone feels valued, respected and able to participate.
Individual or group/organisational award
- The Community Innovation Award: recognises individuals, charities groups, or organisations that have introduced new ideas, demonstrated creativity, or pioneered fresh approaches to community challenges. Celebrating innovation and its positive impact, honouring those who have launched first-of-its-kind initiatives, reimagined solutions, or made meaningful advancements that shape a better future.
- The Mayor’s Award: a special award selected personally by the Mayor to recognise an individual, charity, group or organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to Solihull or has helped raise the borough’s profile. Nominations for this award are not open to the public.
- The Community Parenting Award: recognises individuals, charities, groups and organisations from across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors that go above and beyond to support care-experienced children and young people, helping them feel valued, included and empowered to achieve their potential.
The Solihull Civic Honours Awards is fully funded by sponsors, who we would like to thank for their generous support. Touchwood has been confirmed as the main sponsor for the 2027 awards, with more category sponsors to be announced.