Rural Community Business Awards 2026
Horace Plunkett Nomination Form
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Nomination Guide
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Your details
First name:
Last name:
Your email:
Your phone number:
How are you involved in the community business?
Customer, committee member, volunteer etc
Nomination details
Which community business would you like to nominate?:
Community business address
Has this community business been trading for 5 years or more?
Yes
No
Nominees for this award must have been trading for at least 5 years. If this business hasn't been trading that long, please enter our other Rural Community Business Awards categories. Visit the Plunkett website for details.
Is this community business a member of Plunkett UK?
Yes
No
To be eligible for this award, the community business must be a member of Plunkett UK. Please contact membership@plunkett.co.uk for more information.
Your nomination
Please tell us how this community business is making a difference in the following areas:
Providing a range of services
Supporting local suppliers
Creating access to employment, training and volunteering
Tackling climate change
Creating a safe and welcoming space for all
What is the business doing?
Please provide an overview of actions taken and activities provided by the community business that makes it stand out in the five areas outlined above.
Tell us what's innovative about its approach. You're welcome to use bullet points.
Max. 500 words
What are the outcomes?
Tell us about the impact those efforts are having on the community business and the wider community. What difference are you making and how has that deepened over time?
Please include anecdotes, case studies and statistics. Remember to attach supporting evidence below!
Max. 500 words
How is everyone included?
How does the community business ensure that it is inclusive and accessible to everyone in the community?
Please share examples.
Max. 250 words
Supporting evidence
Please attach videos, photos, links to newspaper articles etc to support your nomination.
You can upload them below or email
membership@plunkett.co.uk
by Monday 27 April, 23:59.
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