Monmouthshire Volunteer Awards 2026

Celebrating the people who make a difference across Monmouthshire

The awards celebrate the volunteers, community groups and local champions who dedicate their time, skills and energy to supporting others and improving life across Monmouthshire.

The awards are a chance to recognise our community champions and unsung heroes,  the people who embody the spirit of volunteering every day!

So far...

The judging panel

The Monmouthshire Volunteering Awards judging panel has now had the difficult task of reading through nearly 70 nominations, each highlighting the incredible contributions volunteers are making across Monmouthshire.

The panel brought together people from different backgrounds and organisations, all with a shared appreciation for the difference volunteering can make to individuals, communities and local organisations.

With so many inspiring

stories to choose from, judging was no easy task! The panel carefully considered each nomination and the impact volunteers are having in their communities.

A huge thank you to our judging panel for giving their time to help us celebrate and recognise Monmouthshire’s amazing volunteers.

Meet the nominees:

Environmental award

• Friends of Castle Meadows

• Gary Smith, Greener Abergavenny

Outstanding contribution to MHA

• Anne Kidman

• Aiden Moffit

Inspirational Young Person

• Edward Jones

• Edee Merrett - Reade

Above and Beyond Award

• Fay and Katherine - Rogiet Cafe

• Annie Hutchings

Health and Wellbeing

• Chloe Hughes

• Tithe Barn

Best Group

• Rogiet Community Cafe

• Chepstow Community Fridge

Take a look at our 2025 Awards:

Volunteering Awards 2025