Nominations Wanted For Community Awards
People living throughout Ross-shire have the chance to nominate representatives from their local community for the 2006 Ross and Cromarty Civic and Community Awards.
Run by The Highland Council, these awards recognise the work of people who contribute their time, effort and energy to improve the lives of others. Categories include Good Neighbour Award, Young Entrepreneur Award, an award for Service in the Community and awards for both sporting and musical achievement.
Area Chairman, Councillor Carolyn Wilson said: “These Awards are a chance for us to say a big “thank you” to the people that are the backbone of our communities. These ambassadors are busy working quietly behind the scenes and play a very valuable role. I would like to encourage as many people as possible to put forward names of people they think deserve recognition for the contribution they make. We welcome entries for people of all ages and from all walks of life.”
Nominations forms are now available from all Service Points or by contacting June Forsyth in the Area Managers office on 01349 868500 (e-mail june.forsyth@highland.gov.uk.). Closing date for nominations is Monday 30th October.
Successful award winners will be announced during a ceremony to be held in Dingwall at the end of November.
The full list of categories for the 2006 Awards are:
• Citizen of the Year Award. Nominations from all age groups are invited for this category.
• Good Neighbour Award to recognise the commitment given to members of the community in supporting their friends and neighbours.
• Young Entrepreneur Award. This category will give communities the opportunity to recognise the skills of young people who have either set up their own business or have shown business acumen
• Planning Award for Good Design. This award recognises individuals or organisations designing buildings and houses that show consideration for the environment in the design and in the materials used.
• Best Community Project Award. Nominations are welcome from all kinds of community projects
• Award for Sports Achievement which is open to both competitors and those who encourage and offer expertise in sport.
• Award in Musical Achievement for which nominations from performers and also for those who support and enable musical performance are welcome.
• Best Re-cycling Project Award which acknowledges the need to protect the environment and reduce the amount of landfill in our communities.
• Award for Service to the Community which is an opportunity to thank people for the work they do to enhance the lives of others.
• Award for the Promotion of Ross and Cromarty as a Tourist area – this award is for individuals, groups or companies who have promoted tourism in Ross and Cromarty.
• Award for the Promotion of Healthy Living – which acknowledges groups or individuals who have taken effective action to promote healthy living and the wellbeing of their community.
• Promotion and Encouragement of Community Safety – this award recognises the commitment of individuals or groups who have worked in neighbourhoods to create safer, stronger and more attractive communities.