Nominate the stars of our community for Mayor’s Pride Awards 2018
Celebrate the achievements of extraordinary individuals and outstanding organisations that make a positive contribution to the community by putting their names forward in the Mayor’s Pride Awards.
The Mayor’s Pride Awards ensure that these inspiring individuals, hard-working community groups and public-spirited businesses get the recognition they deserve.
The Mayor of the City and District of St Albans, Councillor Mohammad Iqbal Zia, said: “We are looking to find the stars in our community that go the extra mile to help others or work to make St Albans District a better place. Shine the spotlight on these local heroes, community groups and innovative businesses and reward them for their hard work by nominating them for the Mayor’s Pride Awards.”
Short-listed finalists will be unveiled in February 2018 and invited to a celebratory evening with the Mayor in March 2018 when the winners will be revealed. A special Mayor’s Recognition Award will also be presented to a person or group that has made a significant impression on the Mayor during his year of office.
To make a nomination for the awards, simply complete a form online at: www.stalbans.gov.uk/mayorsprideawards (link content no longer available due to retirement of former website). The deadline for nominations is Monday 29 January 2018.
The award categories this year are as follows:
• Community Champion of the Year
This award aims to reward people who have given up their spare time and gone out of their way to help others in the community.
• Cultural Innovation Award
Creative people or groups with ideas or achievements that are an inspiration to others can be nominated for this award.
• Young Person of Distinction
This award provides an opportunity to commend an exceptional child or young person for their talent, positivity, energy or strength of character.
• Community Project of the Year
This award will be given to a project that has made a real difference to local people or has helped make St Albans District more vibrant.
• Community Orientated Business of the Year
This award is for businesses in St Albans District that are working with the public or voluntary sectors on initiatives to benefit the community.
• Environmental Champion of the Year
A group or individual showing innovation or commitment to improving the local environment will be honoured with this award.
• Voluntary Sector Award
Recognition will be given to a group or individual for making a real difference to the community through their work in the voluntary sector.
• Inclusive Communities Award
This award will be given to a community initiative that unites people of different ethnic, faith or socio-economic backgrounds.
You can make as many nominations for these awards as you wish. You can also put forward the name of the voluntary group or organisation you work for to receive an award. Due to the nature of the awards, we are unable to accept self-nominations for categories aimed at individuals.
More information about the Mayor’s Pride Awards is available on St Albans City and District Council’s website at: www.stalbans.gov.uk/mayorsprideawards (link content no longer available due to retirement of former website).
If you need any assistance in completing a nomination form, please contact events@stalbans.gov.uk or call the team on 01727 819311.
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City and District of St Albans, Councillor Mohammad Iqbal Zia
Contact for the Mayor’s office:
Alison Orde, the Mayor’s Civic Officer
Tel: 01727 819544
Email: mayoralty@stalbans.gov.uk
Contact for the media:
Amanda Wilkinson, Senior Communications Officer St Albans City and District Council
Tel: 01727 819317
Email: amanda.wilkinson@stalbans.gov.uk
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