Recognising People Power

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The Foundations for Change Community Awards in association with the Progressive Building Society. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland is this year focusing its Foundation for Change awards on theme of Citizenship, coinciding with this as the final theme of the Year of the Volunteer.

Launching the search for 2005 nominees, Mary Black Chairperson for the Community Foundation, said:

This is a wonderful way to recognise those who have contributed to social and economic change, through community action. It is fitting this year that we have an award for the voluntary input of an individual in memory of Jimmy Kearney who throughout his career and in retirement demonstrated an exceptional commitment to community development.


“We realise that selecting winners won’t be an easy task for the judging panel, but we believe there are individuals or groups out there who have made huge sacrifices to make a difference within their communities over many years without thought of public recognition. Now is our opportunity to give a very public ‘thank you’.

“The Foundation supports many hundreds of initiatives every year and we are keen to honour some of the very special people who have put our funds to such good use. The Award winners will be announced at our pre-Christmas celebration on the 15th December 2005”

Who can nominate?

Anyone who knows enough about an individual's or group's contribution. But you can't nominate yourself.

Who can be nominated?

Any individual or group who has played an important role in community development in Northern Ireland in a Community Foundation funded project in 2005.

The Categories

  • The Jimmy Kearney Award which will recognise the voluntary input of an individual towards creating positive change in civil society
  • The Progressive Award for innovative action by a group in encouraging active citizenship
  • The Irish News Award for Community Action for vibrant neighbourhoods
  • The Newsletter Award for Community endeavour in Rural Regeneration


How do you nominate?

Information and applications forms can be obtained by contacting Nikki Bradford at the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland Telephone 028 90245927 or email: nbradford@communityfoundationni.org

Closing Date for Nominations is Friday 2nd December 2005


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