Search is on for ‘Northamptonshire’s kindest resident’ with cash prize for county’s ‘kindest soul’
Random Acts of Kindness Day, which falls on February 17 every year, is being celebrated by Rushden Lakes with a search to find the county’s kindest person.
The shopping complex is searching for the person who goes above and beyond for others or their local community, with the winner receiving a £500 gift voucher to be used at a store of the winner’s choice.
Donna French, Rushden Lakes centre manager said: “Last year, we were touched to receive more than 85 heartfelt nominations in our search for Northamptonshire’s kindest person.
"Reading through each entry was a pleasure, with so many stories rooted in community spirit, generosity, and genuine kindness.
"We’d love to see even more people put forward someone they believe deserves recognition, whether it’s a person who volunteers their time, consistently puts others first, or is simple the kindest soul they know. We can’t wait to review this year’s nominations.”
Last year’s prize went to Ann Holmes, a Corby resident who was nominated by her son, Darren.
Ann played a key part in raising her grandchildren, and played a huge part in the upbringing of her niece, Shauna after her mother battled cancer for many years, helping Shauna with her studies which resulted in SHauna qualifying as a paramedic for West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Entries can be made via email to [email protected], with the nominator’s full name, the nominee’s full name, and an explanation of why they deserve to be crowned Northamptonshire’s kindest person.
Submissions must also confirm their nomination lives in Northamptonshire and is over the age of 18 by 6pm on Friday 6 March, before the winner is decided upon by a small judging panel.