After a fantastic debut in 2024, the Berkeleyparks Awards return for a second year – bigger, better, and more inspiring than ever!
The awards are your chance to shine a spotlight on the individuals, gardens, teams, and communities that make our parks such special places to live. Whether it’s a beautifully tended garden, a selfless neighbour, a spirited community group, or a dedicated park team – this is your opportunity to recognise and reward the everyday heroes among us.
Get Involved
Nominations are opening in June! You can nominate yourself, a neighbour, a friend, your community group, or your park team. Let’s come together again to celebrate the people who go the extra mile to keep our parks vibrant, welcoming, and full of life.
Submit your entries by emailing [email protected] with:
- The award category
- Who you’re nominating
- Why they deserve to win
Or, drop by your park office to pick up a paper entry form and submit your nomination in person.
2025 Award Categories
Garden of the Year
Transformed your outdoor space? Always admiring your neighbour’s floral flair? Whether it’s a seasonal refresh or a long-standing labour of love, we want to see the gardens that brighten our parks.
Neighbour of the Year
Do you know someone who’s always there when you need a hand? The kind of neighbour who embodies kindness, generosity, and community spirit? Let’s give them the recognition they deserve.
Community of the Year
Fundraising champions, support networks, or simply neighbours who lift one another. Nominate the community that makes your park feel like home.
Park Team of the Year
From outstanding service to everyday support, our park teams often go above and beyond. Help us say thank you by nominating your team for their hard work and dedication.
Looking Back: 2024 Winners
Let’s take a moment to celebrate last year’s incredible winners, who set the bar high for community excellence:
Garden of the Year
1st place: Roy & Shirley Laybourn – Tower Park
2nd place: Mr Brown – Shangri-La Park
Neighbour of the Year
1st place: Mr Cousins & Ms Morris – Turners Hill Park
2nd place: Mr & Mrs Connaughton – Turners Hill Park
Community of the Year
1st place: Broadway Park Social Club
2nd place: Lion House Park Residents Association
Park Team of the Year
1st place: Turners Hill Park
2nd place: Shepherds Grove Park
Mark Your Calendar
The 2025 Berkeleyparks Awards officially launch in June. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this uplifting celebration of community spirit.
We can’t wait to hear your stories and to honour the people who make our parks truly exceptional.
