The 2020 Awards will celebrate those who have made an extraordinary impact in their community, especially in relation to the challenges of the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.

Annual awards scheme celebrating the UK’s favourite Lottery-funded projects and the difference they have made to people’s lives. The awards recognise the dedication and commitment of people across the UK who use Lottery funding to improve the environment around them.  Individuals or small groups of people that work or act for a National Lottery funded organisation or have received National Lottery funding can now be nominated for the 2020 National Lottery Awards.

Nominations can be made in the following categories:

• Arts.
• Education.
• Health.
• Environment.
• Sport.
• Heritage.
• Community/Charity.
• Young Hero (under 18s).

The winner in each category will receive a £3,000 cash prize for their organisation and a National Lottery Awards trophy.

Entry is free. Nominations can be made by completing the online form available on the National Lottery Award’s website or by tweeting @LottoGoodCauses with a nomination. 

Deadline is midnight on 19 August 2020.  Details at: https://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards 

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