Every community has people who quietly make life better for everyone else. They give their time, lend a helping hand, organise events, care for neighbours, inspire young people or volunteer behind the scenes – often without expecting any recognition.

The Arundel Community Awards are your chance to say thank you.

Nominations are now open for the 2026 awards, recognising individuals, young people and voluntary groups whose dedication helps make Arundel such a special place to live.

Submit your nomination

If you know someone whose kindness, dedication or hard work deserves recognition, we’d love to hear from you.

Please tell us:

• the award category (Community Award, Young Person’s Community Commendation or Voluntary Group Community Commendation)
• the name of the person or group you are nominating
• why you are nominating them.
• Please include your own name and address so we can confirm that nominations are submitted by people who live or work in Arundel and your nominees’ contact details so we can contact them about their nomination.

Email your nomination to Tracy Clayton at [email protected].

If you prefer, you can use the form in the Autumn issue of The Bell, download a form or handwrite your nomination and either post it to:

Arundel Town Council
The Town Hall
Maltravers Street
Arundel
BN18 9AP

or place it in one of the nomination collection boxes at Arundel Post Office, Larkins or Hillside Stores.

Closing date for nominations: 5.00pm on Monday 26 October 2026.

Community Awards presentation, 19 December

Award winners will be announced at a community celebration at the December Arundel Farmers Market, in Tarrant Square at 11am on Saturday 19 December 2026.

Help us celebrate the people whose generosity, commitment and community spirit make Arundel an exceptional place to live.

📸 Nigel Cull