This week Active Life officially launched the event. The Revival Community Awards will celebrate the individuals, organisations and initiatives that are helping to make life better in the Canterbury, Whitstable and Herne Bay area.

Staged by East Kent Mind and its social enterprise Revival Food and Mood, the event will champion the unsung heroes of the workplace, those who volunteer, alongside community and business leaders.

Categories are broad-ranging and include staff and volunteers from sports clubs, charities, educational establishments, businesses, council and NHS. These awards are not just for those in leadership – they are to thank those on the front line – the unsung heroes whose dedication and effort deliver small but vital success to their organisation or business.

Simon Dolby, Development Lead at East Kent Mind, said: “The judging panel are looking for individuals reviving our community, businesses, clubs and charities. Whose kindness and compassion is supporting the wellbeing of those dearest to us; whose dedication is making learning in the classroom more successful; who are the office stars and retail heroes that make the working environment a success? It’s time to nominate.”