Chairman’s Community Awards 2015/16 now open for nominations

The Chairman of Bath & North East Somerset Council Ian Gilchrist has announced the launch of his community awards for 2015/2016 which this year feature a new category, Carer of the Year.

If you know someone who is deserving of an award then why not nominate them.

The Awards are organised annually in partnership with, the Volunteer Centre Bath and North East Somerset, social housing provider CURO, Student Community Partnership (involving the University of Bath and Bath Spa University students unions) and this year, for the first time, Sirona care & health.

Cllr Gilchrist said: “I am pleased to be hosting the Community Awards this year; it’s important that we recognise people across the district that work tirelessly for the benefit of others.  The new Carer of the Year category aims to highlight the important role that carers undertake on a daily basis, providing support for their family and friends.”

The award categories are:

Category 1 – Volunteering Awards

Volunteer of the Year / Young Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer Leader of the Year / Young Volunteer Leader of the Year

Volunteer Team or Organisation of the Year/ Young Volunteer Team or Organisation of the Year

Good Neighbour of the Year / Neighbourhood Team of the Year

Carer of the Year / Young Carer of the Year

Lifetime Achievement

Category 2 – Business in the Community Award

This award will recognise a socially responsible business which actively supports its local community in positive activities. 

Full details and nomination forms are available www.bathnes.gov.uk/chairmanawards

Or you can email Sara_banks@bathnes.gov.uk, call 01225 477188 or write to Sara Banks, c/o, The Chairman’s Office, Bath & North East Somerset Council, The Guildhall, High Street, Bath BA1 5AW. The deadline for nomination is 12 noon on Friday November 27, 2015.