Do you know local heroes or projects in your community that deserve recognition?

We want to celebrate the people and projects who are putting local food growing at the heart of what they do in Leeds. Maybe you know a cool local growing project, an enthusiastic young person doing great things in a community garden, or a local enterprise really making a difference? You can nominate them for the Feed Leeds Food Growing Awards 2026 you can nominate in 5 categories and as many people or projects as you like. Know someone who fits the bill?

We invite you to nominate inspiring people and projects in the following five categories!

2. Outstanding Community Champion  –  Who is your local community champion? Tag them and let us know why they deserve recognition!

3. Best Community Food Growing Enterprise or Initiative – Feed Leeds wants to showcase food growing projects that are helping communities become more sustainable and resilient. It could be a project that teaches people to grow their own food, a community orchard, one that supplies fresh produce to local food banks and community kitchens, or one that teaches people to make their own compost at home. Nominate a project that has helped others. What impact has this initiative had on your / their community?

4. Best Local Business Supporting Local Food Growing Enterprises – Local retailers and restaurants play an integral role in supporting local food growing enterprises, helping them to be financially viable. We want to discover the retail businesses, caterers, cafes, and restaurants supporting local food growing enterprises so we can celebrate their vision and commitment to supporting the Leeds local food network. Who do you think should be nominated for their exceptional support?

5. Best Community Composting Group – Composting food scraps is a great way to reduce carbon emissions and return nutrients back to the soil. Community composting is on the rise and Feed Leeds is keen to celebrate who is leading the way. Composting groups can be within a school, in a community gardening project, or amongst friends and neighbors. Do you know a group that is doing amazing work in composting?

Winners will be announced at the Feed Leeds AGM Celebration on Monday 9 February 2026 5:30-8:30pm* at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

*Doors open 5:30pm, awards at 6pm, shared meal from 7:15pm followed by networking. 

Nominations are open until Sunday 1 February 2026.