Dorothy Kirby, 65, of Stead Lane, has been nominated by Susan and John Norton of Hillcrest, Hoyland Common.
Susan, 51, said Dorothy has been a warden and a carer for 27 years and despite retiring, she still finds time to shop and care for others.
Dorothy calls on Susan and John, 73, every morning, to check they are okay and looks after John when Susan goes out.
Susan said: "If I am out shopping and can't get back in time, she will call on John, who has Parkinson's to make him a cup of tea or sandwich so I don't need to worry."
Susan said Dorothy knows how to cope with John and his illness and she also helps out at the Hillcrest Community Centre.
Susan added: "Nothing is too much trouble for her, sun, rain or snow she is a wonderful person who always puts others first.
"Everyone who knows her on Hillcrest thinks she should be recognised for all her kind-hearted work and gestures."
Dorothy said the nomination had come as a surprise and she still enjoys looking after elderly people.
"I just love old people, I have done it for so long," she said, "I do it because I want to do it, because I love to do it."
