REACH Awards 2024
Recognising Environmental and Community Heroes
The REACH awards are back! Dover District Council (DDC) is proud to announce the third year of its popular Environmental Awards Scheme this year sponsored by the mobile phone app Litter Lotto.
The REACH Awards (Recognising Environmental And Community Heroes) celebrates and showcases our district’s unsung heroes who work hard to improve the appearance of the Dover District, help to maintain our environment and unite the local community.
It's free and easy to apply or nominate, so please do share those good deeds with us, we would love to know more:
Apply or Nominate
We know this is going to be another brilliant year and are looking forward to hearing about all the great work that is happening across our district.
See the categories below:
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD:
This award is to recognise and celebrate the work of a community or individual/group of local volunteers who are working hard to improve the district. This could be, for example, offering accessible services, hosting litter picks or building a community hub. In fact, the possibilities are endless...
GREEN SCHOOL AWARD:
Open to any school within the district that is taking positive steps to raise awareness with pupils and staff, while taking action to positively impact their environment and community.
GREEN BUSINESS AWARD:
Open to any business within the district that has taken action to have a positive impact on the environment and the community they serve. This could be by engaging with or leading on community events/fundraisers for example.
LITTER PICKER OF THE YEAR:
This award is open to all litter pickers in the district over the age of 18. DDC is looking for an outstanding individual who has demonstrated their passion for the environment and contributes to keeping their district cleaner.
JUNIOR LITTER PICKER OF THE YEAR:
This award is open to all litter pickers in the district under the age of 18. DDC is looking for an enthusiastic individual who has demonstrated their passion for the environment and contributes to keeping their district cleaner.
Key Terms and Conditions:
- Only entries submitted between 26 February and 6 May 2024 will be considered.
- Entries will only be considered for businesses, schools, community groups and individuals operating within the Dover District.
- A panel will be selected to judge the entries. Judging will be based upon what each entrant has done, what inspires them and how it has helped to improve our environment. The Judges’ decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Winners will be invited to accept their awards at a prize giving ceremony on 1 June 2024.
- A list of the full T&Cs can be found here.
Previous winners:
To view the 2022 winners, please click here.
To view the 2023 winners, please click here.