New Milton Community Champions
The Town Council likes to acknowledge and pay special tribute to the unsung heroes in the community.
It is important to recognise those special residents and groups who go the extra mile.
In 2026, we decided to expand and rebrand our community awards. Previously known as Citizen of the Year and now known as New Milton Community Champions.
We have introduced the following three categories:
Community Champion
For an individual or couple who have shown service to the community or an individual in need or demonstrated courage for themselves and/or others.
Community Group
For a community group based in New Milton which has shown service to the community or helped/cared for a person/group of people in need.
Volunteer of the Year
For an individual who is volunteering with an organisation or group in New Milton.
You can view the list of previous Citizens of the Year here.
General Rules
- All nominees should be residents of New Milton or working for the benefit of the town of New Milton and/or the residents of New Milton.
- All nominations must be submitted on the official nomination form.
- Sponsors are permitted to make nominations in all three categories, if they wish.
- The nominee and sponsor information should be completed in full.
- The winners will be announced at our Civic Celebration.
- All nominees and sponsors will be invited to the Civic Celebration.
- The Judges’ decision is final.