Bro Radio, the local radio station for the Vale of Glamorgan, has announced the return of its Community Awards.
It follows on from a successful ceremony in 2024, which saw the station celebrate the best of business, community, sport, volunteering and individuals as part of its 15th year on air.
Local people are being encouraged to make nominations for eleven award categories, each of which has been supported by local businesses and headline sponsor Chris Davies Estate Agents.
Nominations are now open across eleven award categories;
- Business Of The Year, sponsored by CJCH Solicitors
- Community Champion, sponsored by Thornton Travel
- The John Lewis Community Event Of The Year
- Community Group Of The Year
- Entrepreneur Of The Year, sponsored by Rosedew Farm
- Sports Club Of The Year, sponsored by The HR Dept
- The Charity Award, sponsored by Sullivans Greengrocers
- Teacher Of The Year, sponsored by The Big Fresh Catering Company
- Triumph Over Adversity, sponsored by Specsavers Barry
- Volunteer Of The Year, sponsored by Mack Events,
- Young Person Of The Year, sponsored by Fun Harbour
Bro Radio’s Operations Director Nathan Spackman said, “We truly believe that the Vale of Glamorgan is a brilliant place to live, work and visit, with our Community Awards giving us a platform to celebrate the achievements of local people, businesses and organisations in the area.”
“Our awards in 2024 proved to be a huge success, with 30 businesses coming together for an evening of celebration at Penarth Pier Pavilion. As we head towards this year's ceremony, we’re encouraging local people to make a nomination, so we can continue to highlight the great work being undertaken in our community.”
Nominations are open for Bro Radio’s Community Awards until Friday, 2nd May 2025 via www.broradio.fm/awards

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