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The Mayor’s Award for Volunteering 2008 is making its final call for nominations before the closing date of Friday 21st December 2007.
In partnership with the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, South Eastern Education & Library Board, Lisburn Volunteer Centre and Lisburn City Council, the scheme aims to recognise the dedication and hard work of volunteers within the Lisburn City Council area.
All nominations received under the scheme will be invited to attend a gala reception hosted by the Mayor at Lagan Valley Island, 24 April, when the winners will be announced and awards distributed.
The award aims to recognise volunteering under four categories:·
The 2008 event also brings a new award with it: the People’s Choice Award. The Judging Panel for the event will select nominees for the People’s Choice Award from within the 4 main categories, and citizens throughout the City area will be able to vote on who wins this award.
The Mayor of Lisburn, Councillor James Tinsley, is urging people to submit their last minute nominations:
"The Mayor’s Award for Volunteering is an excellent platform for us all to recognise and encourage volunteering within the Lisburn City area. I would encourage anyone who knows of individuals or groups worthy of recognition under this award to submit a nomination form before the fast approaching deadline of Friday 21st December."
Nominations for each of the award categories will be accepted from individuals and community/voluntary and statutory representatives who know individuals or groups worthy of recognition. If you are aware of any group or individual who you think deserves recognition under the ‘Mayor’s Award for Volunteering 2007’, please contact Community Services, Lisburn City Council on 028 9250 9565 or email: ryan.black@lisburn.gov.uk for a nomination pack.
Nomination packs can also be downloaded from: lisburncity.gov.uk Don’t forget the deadline of Friday 21 December for completed nominations.
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