You have until 5pm on Monday 19 December to nominate your local heroes for the Mayor’s Pride Awards.
The Mayor Cllr Aislinn Lee commented: “We have been delighted by the response so far, but there is still a chance to nominate a group or a person for any of the categories below. We have some wonderful people in our district who go out of their way for the benefit of others, so please nominate someone whom you think deserves recognition.”
Organised and delivered by St Albans City and District Council, in association with the Herts Advertiser and St Albans District Centre for Voluntary Service (CVS), The Mayor’s Pride Awards will honour and celebrate local people who have gone the extra mile for others or shown immense strength in the face of adversity. The initiative is an opportunity to extol the virtues of individuals, the unsung heroes and volunteers who would never seek praise for themselves, and also to commend achievements and examples set by local groups and organisations across the district.
Community Project Officer, Ricky Manning said: “We are keen to get lots of people involved in nominating their local heroes.”
The categories are:-
Community Champion of the Year
For someone who regularly gives up their spare time and frequently goes out of their way for other people within the local community. (Individuals only).
Cultural Innovation Award
For creative people or groups whose ideas, ambitions or achievements are an inspiration to others. (Individuals or groups).
Young Person of Distinction
For an exceptional child or young person whose energy, positivity, talent or strength of character is a true example to their peers. (Individuals under 18 only).
Local Hero Award
For an act of extraordinary bravery or a long term commitment to serving and / or protecting the community. (Individual volunteers or paid professionals over 16 only).
Community Project of the Year
For an outstanding community project that has really made a difference to local people and added vibrance to the local area. (Individuals or groups).
Community Oriented Business of the Year
For a local business that is working with the public or voluntary sectors on initiatives that genuinely benefit the local community. (Businesses based within the city and district of St Albans only).
Environmental Champion of the Year
For an individual or group that has shown exemplary innovation or commitment to green-action within the community. (Individuals or groups).
Voluntary Sector Award
For an individual or group whose work has really made a difference to the community through an exceptional commitment to the voluntary sector. (Individuals or groups).
Inclusive Communities Award
For a community initiative that genuinely unites people from different ethnic backgrounds, faiths or socio-economic groups. (Individuals or groups).
You cannot nominate yourself, but you are welcome to nominate an individual or an organisation for which you work or volunteer. Nominating is quick and easy. To put forward a person or a group that you think deserves a Mayor’s Pride Award, or for further information, visit the Council’s website: www.stalbans.gov.uk/mayorsprideawards. Alternatively, you can pick up a nomination form from a variety of community venues across the district.
Nominating is quick and easy. To put forward a person or a group that you think deserves a Mayor’s Pride Award, or for further information, visit the Council’s website: www.stalbans.gov.uk/mayorsprideawards. Alternatively, you can pick up a nomination form from a variety of community venues across the district.
The Mayor’s Pride Awards ceremony is a FREE event that will take place at the Alban Arena from 6.30pm on the 26 April 2012. Tickets are by reservation only. To book your seats, telephone the Alban Arena on: 01727 844488 or visit their website: www.alban-arena.co.uk/whats-on/.
Cllr Aislinn Lee, the Right Worshipful the Mayor of St Albans City & District.
Contact for the Mayor’s office:
Alison Orde, the Mayor’s Civic Officer
Tel: 01727 819544 E-mail: mayoralty@stalbans.gov.uk
Contact for the press:
Davina Mansell, Information and Communication Officer
Tel: 01727 819316. E-mail: davina.mansell@stalbans.gov.uk
St Albans City and District Council
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St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge (SAHWR).
If you need help or advice or know someone who does, please telephone
01923-855662 – refuge or
01727-824425 – outreach or visit the website for further information: www.stalbansandhertsmerewomensrefuge.org.uk
Sure-start St Albans
To find out where your nearest children’s centres are, go to: www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk
For further information:
The Alban Way Children’s Centres 01727 855134 http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/albanway/
Lamer Fields Children’s Centre Wheathampstead 01582 834758 http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/lamerfields/
Harpenden Children’s Centre 01582 714211
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/harpenden/
St Albans Children’s Centre 01727 891100
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/albanway/
Sopwell and Verulam Children’s Centre 01727 774090
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/sopwellverulam/
Redbourn and Villages Children’s Centre 01582 688512
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/redbourn/
Park Street and St Stephen’s Children’s Centre 01923 673698
http://www.hertsmere-children.co.uk/childrenscentres/parkstreet.php
London Colney Children’s Centre 01727 822196
http://www.hertschildrenscentres.org.uk/londoncolney/