STARS of the Glastonbury community are set to be recognised with awards later this year – and nominations are being accepted now.

Glastonbury Town Council (GTC) has opened nominations for the 2026 Community Awards, with gongs set to be handed out at the Annual Town Meeting on April 2, from 7pm, with nominations open until March 2.

Categories in the Glastonbury Community Awards open for nominations from members of the public – and the council’s criteria – are:

Glastonbury’s Citizen of the Year: A person who has volunteered their time, dedication and talents to the community and the citizens of the town to make Glastonbury a great place to live, work, play, and learn.
A person who has made a positive difference to the lives of fellow citizens.
Someone who is dedicated to the community and concerned for others. They may serve on school, church, sports, or community committees – or volunteer their time and skills in other voluntary organisations.
A person who has shown a willingness to work with others, who is enthusiastic about the town and its citizens, and who works for the good of the community.
A person with the qualities of honesty and integrity.

Volunteer Awards:

Young Volunteer of the Year: an outstanding volunteer who gives up their time, energy, and expertise for the benefit of a group, organisation, or the general community in Glastonbury and is 24 years of age or younger.
Volunteer of the Year: an outstanding volunteer who gives up their time, energy, and expertise for the benefit of a group, organisation, or the general community in Glastonbury and is 25 years of age or older.
Volunteer Long Service Awards: an outstanding volunteer who gives up their time, energy, and expertise for the benefit of a group, organisation, or the general community in Glastonbury and has done so for a period of 10 years or more.

For more information, and to submit a nomination, log on to https://forms.office.com/e/PtvzibdqiJ.

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