Nominations are now open for the 2025 Be Proud Awards

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for their fellow Mancunians? Do you know a community group who is making a real impact in your local area? If you do now is the time to let them know how much you appreciate them by submitting a nomination for the Be Proud awards.

This is your chance to let someone know just how important they are to Manchester.

The Be Proud Awards celebrate Manchester's many volunteers and the unsung heroes who make Our Manchester great.

The Awards are the perfect way to thank these extraordinary individuals and groups for their hard work in helping others.

Individuals and groups make a real difference in our communities; some don't even realise how much good they do. Yet their work really helps to improve our neighbourhoods, and the Be Proud Awards give you the chance to show them how much you appreciate their efforts by nominating them for the great work they do.

Be Proud Awards 2025 categories

• Neighbourhood action on climate change  
• Supporting those affected by poverty
• Increasing skills, education and employability  
• Making our neighbourhoods safer  
• Supporting health and wellbeing  
• Promoting equality and diversity  
• Making our neighbourhoods cleaner and greener 
• Creative communities  
• Businesses supporting the community 
• Pride of Manchester

Nominations close 24 February 2025.

Make a nomination here