SAVE THE DATE
For
The Annual RCVDA Volunteer Awards
Friday 14th July 2017 2pm – 4pm in
The Marquee at Westfield Farm, Dormanstown, TS10 5NA
Nomination forms are available here – Please complete then simply click the submit button. You will then receive an automatic acknowledgment that we have received your submission.
There are eight categories to which you can nominate your group or individual volunteer and they will be judged from 1 – 5 using the following criteria:
- Commitment
- Attitude
- Made a Difference
- Role Model
The task of choosing a winner from the many amazing nominations we receive every year is difficult and the judges can only be guided by the bio you write for them to make their decision – so please keep this criteria in mind when writing about your group or individual.
Environmental Champion or Team
This individual or team would have had a direct effect on the appearance of your community. Examples could include litter picking, conservation, gardening, street eats etc.
Innovation / Enterprise
An individual or group who have demonstrated innovative approaches or enterprise in tackling an issue within their community. Innovation can be defined simply as a “new idea, device or method” the application of better solutions that meet new requirements, unarticulated or existing needs.
Community Champion
Every locality has a Community Champion. That person who is the organiser, the “glue that brings your community together”, whether it be for a social occasion or to tackle a social issue.
Health & Wellbeing
A group or individual who has had a direct effect on the physical / mental health or lifestyle of residents in the community. This could include befriending, sports, health support groups etc.
Outstanding Community Group
A group who have dedicated years of effective service to the sustainability of the community or project they are passionate about.
Young Volunteer (under 21)
Do you know of a young person or team of young people who exemplify all that is good in our youth for example inter-generational initiatives, representation of young people, involvement in their community etc.
Volunteer of the Year
A person who has gone “above and beyond” over the last year. This could be the amount of time they have dedicated to their particular project and/or they have made a significant difference to another person’s life or to their community as a whole.
Lifetime Achievement
A person who has dedicated years of effective service to the community or project they are passionate about. This person will have made a significant impact over their lifetime or over a number of years.
So please put your thinking caps on and get nominating!!