Darren Rodwell is one of six remaining candidates for the award (credit: Barking and Dagenham council)
He’s one of a remaining six candidates up for Leader of the Year.
Other nominees include fellow councillor’s Vikki Slade from Bournemouth and Nesil Caliskan from Enfield.
There were initially nearly 250 nominations received across England and Wales.
The judging criteria for the group includes having an outstanding commitment to their role and having strong relationships with community groups and council partners.
The Local Government Information Unit (LGiU), a membership body that works with local democracy, are running this years annual event.
Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGiU said: “For the tenth year, LGiU is proud to honour the hard work of councillors across England and Wales that so often goes unrecognised.
“This year’s shortlist is by far one of the most impressive we have seen to date, showcasing the achievements of the best and brightest councillors up and down the country.
“These councillors deliver for their communities in increasingly challenging and hostile times alongside severe budget constraints.
“Despite all of that and more, their determination and resolve has left their communities safer, stronger and healthier, thanks to their efforts.”
The judges of the award are made up of local government experts and councillors.
CCLA, a specialist fund manager for local authorities and charities, will be sponsoring the awards.
Winners will be announced at a ceremony taking place on Tuesday 5 November at the Royal Horseguards Hotel in Westminster.
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