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Local Heart Awards 2009
Celebrating Birmingham’s Local Hearts
Do you know anyone with a big heart who devotes time to making Birmingham a better place, or has made a difference in your local community?
If you do, then we want to know about it!
Birmingham City Council is now looking for nominations for the Birmingham Local Hearts Awards 2009. The awards are to recognise the exceptional contributions made by local citizens in the community. Anyone can nominate individuals, groups, organizations, and clubs who have made a difference.
The awards will recognise individuals and groups for their volunteering achievements and contributions that have made a positive difference to their communities. (We want to make sure that the people who do stand out get the recognition that they deserve).
By honouring the local people and groups who have made a difference, we can encourage others to do the same – and together we can have a huge impact right across the city.
Send in your nominations now
You may want to nominate someone for:
·Keeping the city clean and green
·Helping others
·Improving community spirit
·Reducing crime or antisocial behaviour
·Helping the elderly
·Young person contribution / participation
·Good neighbour /s - has your neighbour done anything outstanding lately?
·Volunteering / fundraising - do you know someone who has done things for charity?
·Contribution to community based sport clubs/teams
·Employee voluntary contribution
We want to recognise and reward as many people as possible; to be eligible individuals (all ages) or groups need to work or live in Birmingham.
How do I make a nomination?
To make a nomination, just complete the nomination form and send in to us using the following options:
By post
Send in your nominations to: Local Hearts Awards, Public Affairs and Communications Department, Birmingham City Council, Victoria Sq, FREEPOST MID22694 Birmingham, B11BB
You can download the application form and email it to: rehna.mehta@birmingham.gov.uk.
In person
You can pick up and return nomination forms at Council House reception, Victoria Sq. Nomination forms are also available at most neighbourhood offices, and libraries.
For further information and general queries please call 0121 303 4508.
Closing date for nominations is 18 September 2009.
These awards are for you and about you and they will not work without your help. The Local Hearts Award will be presented at a formal ceremony on Wednesday, 21 October 2009 at 7:00 p.m at the Council House, Victoria Sq.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity and remember, all nominees MUST live or work in Birmingham.A judging panel will decide the awards - the judges’ decision is final and nominees are required to have a proven record of activity and, if necessary, are prepared to make a presentation in front of the judging panel. Winners will be notified mid September 2009. Winners and their nominators will be invited.