The Dunfermline Press Community Champion Awards 2025 in association with Vertu took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at the Glen Pavilion.
The evening included a three-course meal, entertainment from local talent and the awards presentation.
Celebrates a person or a business that has demonstrated a special entrepreneurial flair, and has used this passion to help grow their local community.
Everyone remembers their favourite teacher. This award recognises teachers who are bringing learning to life by engaging and inspiring all children and young people to fulfil their potential.
Rewarding a local individual, 18 years and upwards, or a group, who goes out of their way to help those around them. Someone whose actions are a force for good in the community and who we all benefit from making our community a better place.
This award goes to someone who has made a contribution of outstanding significance to Dunfermline and West Fife. We will be recognising an adult whose actions, achievements, courage or bravery have touched the lives of others and made a difference. Someone special who truly has a heart of gold.
When it comes to charity, Dunfermline and West Fife are as big-hearted as you can get. This award is for an individual or a group who have dedicated their energy into making a real difference.
For a local individual, team or club that is making an impact in the local sport, either on the pitch or off it. Who is the beating heart of local sport?
To recognise an outstanding child up to and including age 12 whose achievements, courage or bravery make your heart burst with pride.
This award will go to a local singer, band or group who put their heart and soul into every performance, whose talent makes us all extremely proud. Our finalists will have the opportunity to perform live at the awards gala.
The Health & Care Award will recognise the incredible health and care workers both at individual and team level, who are at the heart of our local community.
We are looking for a group of young people or an individual between the ages of 13-18 who makes a significant contribution to their local community. They may have fundraised, campaigned on issues which are important to young people or helped others less fortunate. We know kids sometimes get a bad reputation. Tell us now about the kids whose heart is in the right place.
How do I nominate?
If you would like to put forward a nomination for an individual or organisation doing amazing things for the community, please email sharon.franchetti@newsquest.co.uk
What is the deadline for nominations?
The nomination deadline for 2026 will be April 2026. However, we know that amazing people do amazing things 365 days a year, so if you would like to nominate please email the address above.
How much does it cost?
It is free to nominate or enter the awards and all finalists will receive one free ticket to attend the ceremony themselves (or two free tickets for themselves and a guardian if aged under 18).
Additional tickets will be available to be purchased closer to the 2026 event date.
When will the winners be announced?
The winners will be announced at our glittering awards ceremony in June 2026. Venue and date to be confirmed shortly.