Thursday, 29 October 2009

Chiltern Community Awards

Nominations for The 2009 Chiltern District Council Community Awards have to be in by Friday 30 October. Residents are invited to nominate someone who they think merits some recognition of their work. These can be:
A local volunteer who helps run a club, supports their local community or even helps support their local neighbour. There are seven different nomination categories with a special awards ceremony taking place on Friday 4th December 2009 at the Chiltern District Council offices in Amersham.
Categories of awards:
• Group Award: For the group which have voluntarily contributed skills and time to the benefit of a community in Chiltern District
• Individual Award: For an individual adult (25 - 65 years old) who has shown commitment and dedication in the giving of time, skills and enthusiasm to the benefit of a community in Chiltern District
• Older and Bolder Award: For an individual over the age of 65 years who has made a major contribution to the community in Chiltern District through volunteering
• Young Volunteer Award: For a young person up to the age of 25 years old who has provided time and talent to the benefit of a community in Chiltern District
• Business Award: To reward the best example of a volunteering partnership between business and community groups.
• Long Service Award: To reward those volunteers who have served a community organisation within Chiltern District for many years, at least 20 years significant service
• Young Carers Award: A new award in 2009 created to recognise the contribution made by a young person up to the age of 25 years old to support a family member in need of special care
To find out more:
http://www.chiltern.gov.uk/site/scripts/news_article.php?newsID=676

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