Richmond has been shortlisted in the High Street Transformation category of the Let’s Celebrate Towns 2025 national awards.
Six winning towns will each receive £20,000 to fund a community initiative.
The scheme, in its third year, is run by payment company Visa in partnership with the British Retail Consortium.
The initiative aims to highlight areas of the country that help businesses and communities to thrive.
The town was nominated by Richmond Yorkshire Community Interest Company (CIC).
CIC director Donald Cline said: “It’s brilliant that once again Richmond has been recognised nationally for all the hard work that dedicated volunteers put in, to making our town such a dynamic place to live, work and visit.
“Fingers crossed we manage to bring home the £20,000 donation that will be awarded to one of the towns to be shortlisted.”
On announcing the shortlist, Mandy Lamb, managing director of UK and Ireland Visa, said: “We’re excited to champion towns that are propelling local economic growth and prosperity in the UK, with the goal of unlocking even more potential in the future.
“This year of Let’s Celebrate Towns has attracted a record number of entries, highlighting the passion and creativity in our communities. Anyone on the shortlist should feel immensely proud of their achievement.
“I can’t wait to join the judging panel to explore all the inspiring initiatives and achievements across the nation.”
Winners will be announced at a ceremony at the House of Lords next Wednesday.
