Leicestershire & Rutland
Rural Awards
Our next awards will take place in 2028.
In the mean time, here is a look back at our awards in 2026.
winners in 2026
Connecting Communities Award 2026
WANA
RUNNERS UP
Cosby Yarn Bomb
Good Companions North Luffenham
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Community Facility of the Year 2026
Blackfordby Old School Room
RUNNERS UP
Park Café and Glen Hills Library
Houghton Field Association
Environmental Project of the Year 2026
Hinckley Fixers
RUNNERS UP
Root & Branch Out
Melton Wombles
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Bright Futures Award 2026
Rutland Youth Choirs
RUNNERS UP
Christine Miranda and Louise Keran
Out of Hours Club Rutland
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Community Wellbeing Award - Large Organisation
Bright Hope
RUNNERS UP
Helping Hands
Dove Cottage
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Community Wellbeing Award - Small Organisation
Breathing Space
RUNNERS UP
Run Talk Run
Rutland Sailability
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Rural Volunteer of the Year 2026
Vic Bacon
RUNNERS UP
Betty Saunders
John Shaw
Marie Nesbitt
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Photos from the night
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