# JustGiving introduces two new categories to annual awards

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2023/05/04/justgiving-introduces-two-new-categories-to-annual-awards/
- Published: 2023-05-04T07:24:47+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**JustGiving has opened nominations for its 2023 awards, with the introduction of
two new categories for this year: Teen Fundraiser of the Year and Community Hero
of the Year.**

[Nominations](https://page.justgiving.com/Awards-Nominations-2023) are open until
29 May for the awards, which celebrate fundraisers and crowdfunders who have achieved
extraordinary feats for charities across the UK. Voting will take place in June 
through the JustGiving website.

Eight winners as well as JustGiving’s Charity of the Year will be announced at a
ceremony taking place at London’s Roundhouse on the evening of 25 September.

## Advertisement

 [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/)

This year’s categories are:

 * Endurance Fundraiser of the Year
 * Young Fundraiser of the Year (under 13)
 * Teen Fundraiser of the Year (13-19)
 * Community Hero of the Year
 * Creative Fundraiser of the Year
 * Celebrity Fundraiser of the Year
 * [Charity of the Year](https://blackbaud.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8IKUIms1XDNtaDA)
 * Outstanding Commitment
 * Special Recognition Award

[Previous winners](https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/10/12/justgiving-awards-celebrate-inspiring-fundraisers-and-charities/)
include Max Woosey, who was 2022’s Young Fundraiser of the Year for camping outside
for hundreds of nights in memory of his neighbour and raising funds for North Devon
Hospice. 

3 Dads Walking were awarded Fundraising Team of the Year for raising awareness for
suicide prevention and funds for Papyrus, and the late Dame Deborah James’ family
received a special recognition award for her awareness raising of bowel cancer and
its symptoms, and the millions raised through the Bowelbabe Fund.

This year, the awards are sponsored by GoCardless.

Pascale Harvie, President and General Manager of JustGiving said: 

> “Times have been and continue to be really hard for a lot of people, yet every,
> single, day I’m in awe of what our incredible fundraisers and crowdfunders are
> doing to make our world a better place.
>  
> “The GoCardless JustGiving Awards is a moment to formally recognise and celebrate
> the individuals, groups and charities who have done extraordinary things in the
> interest of others.”