The Gavo Newport Volunteering awards took place on the 24th October to celebrate the volunteers who have been nominated by the Newport community in 12 different awards.
The nominations took place in the summer with over 100 people in Newport nominated, this number was reduced to two in each category selected by a panel that represented the diverse community we have here in the authority.
You can read about each of the two short listed nominees in the relevant category further down on this page.
Listen to the nominees on the Newport City Show Podcast from Newport City Radio
Over the past 7 weeks a number of the shortlisted nominees have headed into Newport City Radio to talk about the work their group does, the challenges they face and how it feels to be recognised at this years award ceremony.
We'd like to thank the whole team at Newport City Radio for all the great work they have done to provide the platform for groups to promote their work on the Podcast.
You can listen back to each of the episodes here
Who's been shortlisted?
Use the drop-down options below to find out about this years shortlisted nominees and who won in each category (highlighted in Gold)
Health & Wellbeing Award
This award celebrates those who help others to manage some of the challenges and personal struggles that life can present. With a caring and compassionate nature, these individuals or groups support people to improve their health and wellbeing needs.
Juls Benson- Reality Theatre
Jennifer Perry & Stephen Perry - Active Angels
Environmental Award
Inspirational Young Person (ages 14-25) Award
Family Champion Award
Community Advocate Award
High Sheriff of Gwent Award
Sport and Leisure Award
Food Sustainability Award
Culture and Heritage Award
Trustee and director category
Inspirational Journey Volunteer of 2024
Lord Lieutenant of Gwent Award
Read the Report, view the images and watch the highlights from this year's awards ceremony
Photo Gallery Courtesy of Lyndon Evans
Here to help you and your group throughout the year
Contact a member of the local team for further support from everything from governance and funding to volunteers and facilities
Diolch yn fawr iawn to this year's event sponsors
