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The Kent Volunteers Awards for Volunteering Excellence aim
to seek out volunteers of all ages involved in the whole spectrum
of activities and to recognise and thank them for the work they do
across the county.
The awards scheme is run with the support of Kent County Council
and businesses and has grown to become an annual event. Thousands
of nominations have been received, highlighting the amazing stories
that have encouraged more people to take up volunteering.
 Volunteering Excellence Awards 2008
Awards and rewards
Our communities can be likened to giant jigsaws. Lots of small
pieces that when put together form a bigger picture.
Volunteers are important pieces in our community jigsaw.
Across Kent volunteers are undertaking many different roles, in
homes, schools, local services, the countryside, sports, leisure
and much more.
They are the link pieces.
Our challenge to you is to find the people who are the
link pieces in your community and tell us about
them, individuals or groups.
Let us give them the recognition they deserve, as without them
the bigger picture would be incomplete!
Rewards
Everyone who is nominated will receive a certificate in
recognition of their work and commitment.
Winners will receive £400 and Highly Commended will receive £250
for the volunteering project of their choice.
They will also receive a trophy and certificate, together with a
pair of theatre tickets.
Award categories
You can nominate an individual or group in the following
categories.
- The Marlowe Theatre Awards
For the Arts
- Environment Agency Awards
For the Protection and Enjoyment of the Wild, Semi-Natural and
Built Environment
- Kent County Council Awards
For Welfare
and Disability
- Pfizer Awards
For Community Support and Development
- Kent County Council Awards
For Voluntary
Work in Education and Schools
- Volunteering England Awards
For
Voluntary Committee Support and Fundraising
- Kent Sports Development Awards
For Sport and the Support of Sport
- Clive Emson Awards
For Mentoring
Make your nomination
You can nominate using our
online nomination form (link opens in a new
window) or, if you would rather have a printed copy of the form,
please email
kent.volunteers@kent.gov.uk
or call 01622 694844. The last day for entries is Friday 19
September 2008.
You can also read the
frequently asked questions about the awards.
Timetable
- 6 June 2008 - Awards launch
- 19 September 2008 - Nominations Close
- 10 October 2008 - Winners notified
- 23 November 2008 - Gala Awards Ceremony
The Awards for Volunteering Excellence have been developed
within the Kent Volunteers Initiative, a partnership between Kent
County Council, the voluntary sector and business representatives
in Kent. The High Sheriff of Kent, Richard Oldfield, is patron of
the scheme.
Previous awards winners 2007
Below are some of our previous winners:
Award sponsors
We would like to thank our sponsors.
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