You can nominate anyone of any age for a Pride of Birmingham Award. It may be for a single act of incredible courage, a long-lasting battle against the odds, or for inspirational campaigning.

Please choose what you feel to be the most suitable category from the list below. Don’t worry if you’re not sure - some nominees may fit in more than one category, so the Pride of Birmingham team will make sure all nominations are considered for the most appropriate award.

Winners will be chosen by the Pride of Birmingham judging panel, from a shortlist produced by our research team, who will consider every public nomination received.

TSB Community Partner Award
For an individual or group of people who have worked together in partnership as a force for good in their local community, improving the lives of people around them. This could be anything from supporting young people to thrive to bringing communities together to create something special. The winner or winners will have galvanised the support of the people around them to make a difference.

Fundraiser of the Year
For tireless and inspirational charity fundraising, aged 16 and over.

Young Fundraiser of the Year
To reward a young person aged 15 and under for inspirational charity work.

Emergency Services Award
For police, fire, ambulance, paramedics or air, sea or mountain rescue who have gone beyond the call of duty.

Outstanding Bravery
For adults who risk their own safety to to help others in danger.

Child or Teenager of Courage
For battling against the odds to help others, or putting themselves at risk to save someone in danger.

Lifetime Achievement
To recognise far-reaching achievement, possibly on a national or international scale.

Special Recognition
For achievements not covered in other categories, such as inspiring carers, campaigners and members of armed forces

Set up a charity supporting farmers with their mental 
health after her husband Dan took his own life

Firefighters and a specialist rescue team carried out a nerve-racking operation against the clock to save a driver impaled on a metal railing

After the deaths of three friends, the former gang member turned his life around to help and inspire others

Divers who risked their lives to rescue 12 Thai boys and their football coach from a treacherous cave in Thailand