The Spirit of Salford Community Awards took place at the AJ Bell Stadium on 23 March 2023.

The awards were an opportunity to pay tribute to the people and public services that make a difference in Salford.

Watch our video of the awards

Watch the best bits from this year’s Spirit of Salford Community Awards. 

Award categories

Congratulations to our 2023 Spirit of Salford Community Award nominees, finalists, and winners.

Thank you for your care and commitment to others; for your desire to improve your community and your city; and for your courage in facing adversity and challenges.

Please use the links below to find out more about our 2023 Spirit of Salford Community Award winners.

A woman holding a book

Citizen of the Year

This award recognises a truly inspirational Salford hero who has made an outstanding contribution to making the city a better place to live, work or visit.

A community group

Community Group of the Year

This award celebrates the group that has made the most outstanding contribution to making Salford a better place to live, work or visit this year.

Nurse and family

Public Servant of the Year

The Public Servant of the Year Award will recognise an exceptional front line worker who puts the people of Salford first.

Indoor curling

Spirit of Salford Special Recognition Award

The award will pay tribute to an outstanding individual or group in improving the lives and well-being of Salford people

Young people

Young Person of the Year

The Young Person of the Year Award will go to an exceptional young person who has achieved great things this year.

Two volunteers

Volunteer of the Year

The Volunteer of the Year Award will celebrate an individual whose volunteering has had a tremendous impact in the city this year.

People at the Bridgewater event

Good Neighbour of the Year

The Good Neighbour of the Year Award will recognise a person who goes out of their way to help and support their neighbours.

Bike riding at the Bridgewater event

Best Health Achievement

The Best Health Achievement Award will recognise a determined individual or group doing great things to improve health in Salford.

Young person

Best Environmental Improvement

The Best Environmental Improvement Award will recognise an individual or group making a lasting contribution to Salford’s environment.

Peel Park

Best Community Safety Project

The Best Community Safety Project Award will recognise an individual or community group working tirelessly to make Salford safer.

Key dates for your diary

Nominations open

26 August 2022

Nominations close

4 December 2022

Announcement of finalists

24 January 2023

Public vote opens

24 January 2023

Public vote closes

26 February 2023

Awards ceremony - winners announced!

23 March 2023