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One week to go! Five reasons to nominate someone for a National Lottery Award

11th Awst 2020

There’s just one week left to get your nominations in for the National Lottery Awards 2020!

Ore Oduba, the host of 2019 National Lottery Awards

This year we’re looking for individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in their community with the help of National Lottery funding, especially those who have adapted during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Do you know someone who fits the bill? Then make sure nominate them so they’re in with a chance of picking up a coveted National Lottery Award trophy, as well as a £3,000 cash prize for their project?

Still not sure? Well here are 5 reasons why you should nominate someone today!

Presenter Vick Hope with a National Lottery Awards

1) It’s really easy

Just watch our quick video below on how to nominate someone, and you’ll be good to go! We just need a few details, and your all-important reasons for why this person should win!

2) £3,000 prize for the project

The winners of this year’s National Lottery Awards win will a £3,000 prize for their project. A great boost to help projects continue to look after their communities.


3) It’s good to say well done!


We know that the people behind all our National Lottery funded projects have been working incredibly hard during the pandemic. This is a great opportunity to say well done and thank you to those lockdown legends!

Get nominating!

4) Get people talking about the project!

We will of course be shouting about the winners of the Awards from the rooftops, so winning an award is a great opportunity for projects to spread the word about their great work far and wide.

Maurice Young, who won the National Lottery Local Hero Award in 2019

5) You can nominate anyone who’s part of a National Lottery funded project

Because we’re looking for individuals rather than nominations this year, you can nominate anyone who’s associated with a National Lottery project, no matter how big or small or what kind of work they do.

Nominate now!