The hunt is nearing its close to find the people, groups and businesses that make Babergh special as the deadline for an annual awards scheme to honour community heroes approaches.
Babergh District Council’s Community Achievement Awards 2009, which is now in its18th year, aims to highlight those who consistently make life better for others.
Forms have been sent to hundreds of schools, parish and town councils, businesses, groups and charities in a bid to find the community’s unsung heroes.
And, as the deadline of the end of November approaches, Babergh is urging anyone who knows someone who may be eligible - and who hasn’t already done so – to grab a form and nominate!
The deadline for nominations to be returned to Babergh is at the end of November, with judging to take place and winners notified by Christmas. All winners will then be invited to an awards ceremony being held in March.
Jill Barton, Babergh’s Community Development Officer, said: “There are so many people, groups and charities in Babergh who are unknown community heroes.
“This is a chance for Babergh to say thank you to all those fantastic people and give them the recognition they deserve.”
Mark Murphy, from BBC Radio Suffolk’s Breakfast programme, will compere the achievement awards ceremony, which is being sponsored by Prolog.
Further information and nomination forms are available from Jill Barton, Community Development Officer, Babergh District Council, Corks Lane, Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7 6SJ, by calling (01473) 826674 or emailing jill.barton@babergh.gov.uk.
Nomination forms, award criteria and list of recognised voluntary organisations are also available on Babergh’s website: www.babergh.gov.uk/babergh/communityawards. ENDS
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