Nominations sought for Civic and Community Awards 2005 (26/09/05)

Area Chairman, Councillor Carolyn Wilson, announced this year’s launch of the awards by saying: "Last years ceremony was a great success. We received around 60 nominations of which 33 received Awards. I hope that once again folk in Ross and Cromarty will come forward with nominations for people of all age groups and walks of life who have contributed to the success and wellbeing of their local community.

"The Awards are a chance for us to say a big "thank you" and publicly acknowledge the tremendous hard work of many unsung heroes in our midst who do so much to enhance the life of others."

The categories for the 2005 Awards are:

Citizen of the Year Award. Nominations from all age groups are invited for this category.
Good Neighbour Award to recognise the commitment given to members of the community in supporting their friends and neighbours.
Young Entrepreneur Award. This category will give communities the opportunity to recognise the skills of young people who have either set up their own business or have shown business acumen
Planning Award for Good Design. This award recognises individuals or organisations designing buildings and houses that show consideration for the environment in the design and in the materials used.
Best Community Project Award. Nominations are welcome from all kinds of community projects
Award for Sports Achievement which is open to both competitors and those who encourage and offer expertise in sport.
Award in Musical Achievement for which nominations from performers and also for those who support and enable musical performance are welcome.
Best Re-cycling Project Award which acknowledges the need to protect the environment and reduce the amount of landfill in our communities.
Award for Service to the Community which is an opportunity to thank people for the work they do to enhance the lives of others.
Award for the Promotion of Ross and Cromarty as a Tourist area – this award is for individuals, groups or companies who have promoted tourism in Ross and Cromarty.
Award for the Promotion of Healthy Living – which acknowledges groups or individuals who have taken effective action to promote healthy living and the wellbeing of their community.
Promotion and Encouragement of Community Safety – this award recognises the commitment of individuals or groups who have worked in neighbourhoods to create safer, stronger and more attractive communities.

Deadline for nominations for the 2005 Civic and Community Awards is Friday 28th October 2005 and nominations forms can be obtained from Service Points in Ross and Cromarty, or the Area Manager’s Office, Council Offices, High Street, Dingwall. For further information contact June Forsyth on 01349 868500 or june.forsyth@highland.gov.uk.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Monday 28th November in the Victoria Suite, Ross County Football Club, Dingwall.

ENDS