Get your nominations in for the Pride of South Holland Awards is the message from the organiser who says the annual event will return, even if it’s not in June as planned.
This difficult time has seen so many incredible acts of kindness that deserve further recognition.
And the Pride of South Holland Awards would be the best place to do just that.
It’s due to be held at the South Holland Centre on Sunday, June 28.
But organiser Jan Whitbourn says that even if that’s not possible, nominations will be held over until the event can take place.
So get your forms in now!
Jan said: “We all know this event may not happen on this date in June, but be rest assured it will happen this year, so please keep thinking of all those people who you know have done an amazing job, especially at the moment.
“There are many unsung heroes. We would like to hear your truly remarkable stories of bravery and courage about the people who enhance the lives of others through their efforts, maybe just for a few neighbours or perhaps someone who has done so much for South Holland as a whole.
“If you know of a group or someone who deserves recognition someone who has gone that extra mile, who we know should be rewarded for their help, support and kindness; please enter them for a Pride of South Holland award now.
“We, as a community, carry the responsibility of educating the next generation, not only academically as our fantastic schools do this, but education in their social responsibility to the community in which they live, respect for authority and most importantly, team work.
“This is something we are all doing at this crucial time.
“All nominations will be considered by the category sponsors, who will draw up a shortlist of three to go before the judging panel.
“Judging has been scheduled to take place on Monday, June 1, we may extend the date but keep the date in your diary, let’s pray for peace and hope we are all in a better place and we can go ahead with this event.”
For more information on the event please call. 07779 895388 or email [email protected] with your nomination@tulip-mobility
The categories
- Caring Neighbour – Coun Glynis Scalese & Coun Jack Tyrrell – This award is for a caring and considerate figure in their neighbourhood who goes out of their way to help others in their community. Someone who helps the community in any number of ways, such as with chores, shopping or getting out and about, or simply just being there for a friendly chat or cup of tea.
- Service with a Smile – Coun Paul Redgate – Looking for someone who has provided an outstanding service in the community. Not just a brief smile and a “let me know if I can help you,” someone who likes to help others and go out of their way to do more to help the customer, being polite and smiling with them.
- Young Achiever – Molsom Optometrists – Recognizes those young people in the community who have excelled in school, sport, business and in community projects. Judges will be looking for young people who are a role model in the local community.
- Senior Citizen – Calthrops – This award looks to recognizes those who are of an elderly age, who have strived to continue to help others in their community. This could be someone who continues to work hard within an organization, a person who takes time out of their busy schedule and provides care for someone.
- Charity Worker –Hughes – Hundreds of people across South Holland give up their time to work for a host of good causes. This award recognizes those people/groups who either dedicate their time to charity work, by fundraising or volunteering, some working as a team and not seeking recognition.
- Community Hero –Charmed Interiors and Bookmark – In every community there are those who strive to help others and continuously act out of human kindness. These volunteers give up their time and energy to help others in their hour of need, either by helping with fundraising, set up a new community group or simply being someone who makes a difference by helping others.
- Volunteer of the year – Coun Manzur Hassan and Matthew Clark – Thousands of volunteers in our area provide help which is vital, without recognition. These people give up their time and often put their personal lives on hold to improve the lives of others. In every community there are those who strive to help others & act purely out of human kindness.
- Special Achievement – Springfields – This award is for someone or a community group that have outstanding contributions over several years. This could include continued fundraising and commitment to a cause or someone who has helped to make South Holland a better place to live, work or relax through their continuing efforts over many years.
- Community Sports Group – Coun Harry Drury – This award is for a community group that has shown excellence in sport taking time to provide and organize friendly competitive activities and team work bringing together people of different abilities from across the community to get active and enjoy sport.
- Bakkavor – Local Charity Champion Award – This Award is for a registered South Holland Charity organization, (not a national charity), The charity needs to describe its objective and how long it has been registered, it also needs to tangibly demonstrate how it uses its funds to support its local community, describe how it fund raises and the number of people that are involved in running the charity (volunteers/paid employees), it also needs to describe it’s long-term goals.
- Before and After School Social Activities – Coun Elizabeth Sneath – This award is for the school or teacher who has demonstrated a need for an activity in ‘out of school hours’, made them interesting and captivated young people to attend before and after school. This could also mean giving young people somewhere to go and keeping them interested in social activity where there is a need.
