8
September
2025
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2
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The best of the borough were celebrated at this weekend’s Charnwood Community Heroes Awards.
1284 Communications was a sponsor for the fourth year running.
The annual awards, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, recognise individuals and groups who contribute to the community through volunteering, leadership, environmental efforts, and community service.
1284 sponsored the Brilliant Board Member and Trustee category, an award that highlights the essential role of trustees and board members in supporting the voluntary sector across Charnwood.
The winners were:
• Small business PR tips
• Regional media updates
• Local innovation & funding
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1284 account director, Amy Orton, was at the event to congratulate those recognised and hand out certificates.
She said: “The room was full of dedicated volunteers and community-minded people who all work tirelessly to make Charnwood a better place to live.
“Even as we sat waiting for the awards to be given out the nominees at my table were discussing more ways that they can improve the area and support on offer locally.
“Congratulations to everyone who was nominated.”
Since launching in 2022, the Charnwood Community Heroes Awards has grown in profile and reach, providing a platform to acknowledge the work of local volunteers and community leaders.
1284 has supported the event from the outset, seeing first hand how the recognition encourages ongoing community involvement and inspires others to step forward.
The awards contribute to the community by:
In total there were seven categories for 2025:
