Herefordshire
Council, in partnership with Cargill and the Hereford Times, is
launching the 2017 Herefordshire Community Champions awards following
last year’s successful launch. The awards recognise exceptional
contributions to local communities and outstanding achievers in the
county.
Nominations
are invited from people in Herefordshire, who have demonstrated
commitment to making a positive difference in their community. It is a
way of thanking these amazing individuals and groups, who make it one of
the best places to live in the country.
In
launching this year’s competition, Councillor Brian Wilcox, chairman of
the council, said: “Herefordshire has so many brilliant people.
Following last year’s successful launch, we want to make this an annual
competition to recognise that wealth of ability and achievement over the
past year.
“I
am grateful to the Hereford Times and our sponsors Cargill, together
with the Mayors of the City and all the market towns, for supporting
this initiative and hope that people will come forward to nominate those
deserving to be considered for these awards as Champions in our
Community.”
Speaking
about the awards, Mary Thompson, Managing Director for Cargill’s
European poultry business, said: “We are delighted to support these
awards. We are proud members of the Herefordshire community, and we know
that there are many unsung heroes in the county, working quietly in the
background, helping and supporting those around them.
“I
feel that these awards will be a great platform to showcase their
contributions and will also provide inspiration to others to do
something positive for their community.”
The
competition is open from 12 January 2017 to 12 noon on Wednesday 22
February 2017. To find out more, or submit nominations, visit the Community Champions awards page.
Paper nomination forms are also available from any of the market town
councils’ offices or at the Town Hall and Plough Lane offices in
Hereford city.
BN note: Perhaps someone involved in Hereford FC should be nominated? An 'unsung' hero?