Basildon and Brentwood Alliance win Active Employer of the Year award 2024

Basildon and Brentwood Alliance have been honoured with the Active Employer of the Year Award at the Basildon Activity Awards 2024. This marks the third consecutive year the alliance has been recognised for its exceptional contributions to promoting health and wellbeing in the community.

Emma Branch, Delivery and Engagement Lead for Basildon and Brentwood, accepted the award on behalf of the alliance. She said: “It is lovely to be acknowledged for the continued working partnership that has been developed since the start of our journey with Active Essex and Sport England. I look forward to continuing this and am excited about how this work will support in improving the well-being of our residents in Basildon and Brentwood.”

On Wednesday, 6 November, Basildon Council and Find Your Active Basildon celebrated individuals and groups making a difference across the borough at the Basildon Activity Awards 2024. The awards recognised outstanding contributions to sport and physical activity, with nine categories celebrated this year:

• Active Education Provider of the Year
• Active Employer of the Year
• Basildon ActivAte Provider of the Year
• Physical Activity Champion
• Sports Club of the Year
• Sports Personality of the Year
• Strengthening Communities Award
• Unsung Hero
• Young Sports Personality of the Year

Councillor Jack Ferguson, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport, and Community said: “This Summer of Sport we have seen the difference that sport and fitness can have on both our physical and mental health. So many of our residents have taken part in local activities, and it has been great to see. The Basildon Activity Awards is a brilliant opportunity to honour the individuals and groups who have made an impact throughout the year. I encourage as many people as possible to submit their nominations, whether it’s your football coach who has gone above and beyond to support you and your team, or a young individual who has made a significant achievement in their sport.”