Nominations open for Loving Later Life Awards 2025

Do you know a resident who makes a real difference to your location?

With ten categories to choose from, this year’s Loving Later Life Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the people lighting up their communities.

Any Anchor resident can nominate themselves for an award, or they can be nominated by fellow residents, friends, family or Anchor colleagues.

This year’s award categories

• Inclusive Ambassador - recognising residents actively promoting a supportive, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone, or has improved their knowledge of diversity and inclusion to help support or educate others
• Knowledge Seeker – those residents keen to continue their ongoing personal development by learning new skills and talents and using those to support other residents
• Sustainability Champion – this award recognises those who are trying to make a positive impact on the environment – maybe they’ve taken a sustainable approach to gardening or are exploring biodiversity, rewilding or reusing materials
• Neighbour Like No Other – they say everyone needs good neighbours. Do you know someone who goes the extra mile to help their neighbours?
• Digital Dynamo – technology is constantly evolving and can be daunting to keep up with. This category recognises those taking technological advances in their stride, to improve their own and others’ lives
• Fabulous Fundraiser – it’s exactly what it says on the (collection) tin – recognising a resident going above and beyond to raise money for others
• Paw’some Pet – we know pets provide companionship, comfort and love, and offer a way of making contact with others. Tell us which one deserves this award
• The Greatest Grandparent(s) – do you know someone who is a grandparent or a great-grandparent and goes above and beyond for their family?
• Blooming Marvellous Gardener (Best Fruit and Veg) – whether they’re a beginner at growing fruit and veg’ or an expert sharing tips and tricks with others, which green-fingered gardener deserves this award?

How to nominate

Please submit your nomination from 2nd June until 9th August, by:

• Completing the nomination form here
• Emailing your nomination to [email protected]
• Or, posting your nomination to the Resident Involvement and Wellbeing Team, Anchor, 2 Godwin Street, Bradford, BD1 2ST
  • Please clearly label postal nominations with your name and address. 

Maximum of two photos per nomination. You must have consent for any people in the photos submitted as well as the nominees, as winners’ photos and nominations will be featured internally and externally, for example in location newsletters, local newspaper, Life (our resident magazine), on our website or on social media (e.g. Facebook, X etc.). 

Winners will be contacted after the closing date. A virtual awards ceremony will also take place to congratulate the winners on their achievements.