There’s just one day left to nominate someone for this year’s Community Awards, held by Chairman of Bath & North East Somerset Council, Councillor Ian Gilchrist, which this year feature a new category, Carer of the Year.
Last year, there were 79 nominations for the awards, which recognise volunteers, community leaders, community organisations and local businesses and the positive impact they make on their communities.
The Awards are organised annually in partnership with, the Volunteer Centre Bath and North East Somerset, social housing provider CURO, Student Community Partnership (involving the University of Bath and Bath Spa University students unions) and this year, for the first time, Sirona care & health.
Cllr Gilchrist said: “I am pleased to be hosting the Community Awards this year; it’s important that we recognise people across the district that work tirelessly for the benefit of others.
The new Carer of the Year category aims to highlight the important role that carers undertake on a daily basis, providing support for their family and friends.”
Mike Plows, Manager of the Volunteer Centre Bath & North East Somerset, said: “The Awards allow the community the opportunity to recognise and celebrate the fantastic voluntary contribution of both teams and individuals and we are delighted to be involved again this year.”
Dusty Walker, Sirona’s non-executive director, said: “We are delighted to be working with the Chairman for the 2015 Community Awards which celebrate the positive contributions of so many from all walks of life.
“I am particularly pleased Sirona is linked to Carer and Young Carer of the Year as our role is not just about caring for the individual using our service but also their loved ones.
“So every day our staff see first-hand those who selflessly care for others to make a difference; I believe it is right that their efforts should be recognised by their community.”
The award categories are:
Category 1 – Volunteering Awards
- Volunteer of the Year / Young Volunteer of the Year
- Volunteer Leader of the Year / Young Volunteer Leader of the Year
- Volunteer Team or Organisation of the Year/ Young Volunteer Team or Organisation of the Year
- Good Neighbour of the Year / Neighbourhood Team of the Year
- Carer of the Year / Young Carer of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
Category 2 – Business in the Community Award
This award will recognise a socially responsible business which actively supports its local community in positive activities.
Full details and nomination forms are available here: www.bathnes.gov.uk/chairmanawards.
The deadline for nomination is 12 noon on Friday 27th November, 2015.