Nominations are being sought for the 2011 Mayor of Shrewsbury’s Awards.
The awards are returning following the success of the inaugural 2010 event which celebrated the achievements of organisations, groups, businesses and individuals in the town.
Nominations are open to anyone in Shrewsbury whose achievements have contributed to making the town a fantastic place to work, shop and visit.
Categories include;
Business Award – acknowledges the work of businesses, organisations and individuals who have contributed to the economy of the town, whether through providing job opportunities, business expansion or general promotion and marketing of the town. There are four categories:
Larger Employers (over 50 employees)
Small Employers (under 50 employees)
Not-for-Profit Organisations
Young Entrepreneur
Environmental Award – recognises the work of organisations, community groups and individuals who have contributed to enhancing the environment from major recycling initiatives to organising minor litter picking events. There are two categories:
Environmental Category
Tidy Shrewsbury Category
Community Award – acknowledges the work of community groups and individuals who have contributed to the social well-being of the town from major community projects to someone who looks out for residents and does their shopping. There are three categories:
Group Category
Individual Category
Volunteer Category
Youth Award – recognises the work of schools, groups and individuals who have contributed to the well-being of young people within the town. There are three categories:
Schools Category
Group Category
Individual Category
Built Heritage Award – open to individuals, organisations and companies that own buildings in Shrewsbury and have worked towards enhancing the built heritage. There are two categories:
Single Dwellings, Conversions and Minor Works Category
Commercial or Residential Developments and Major Schemes Category
In addition to these five categories, which will be judged by a panel of members and officers of the Town Council, the Mayor, Councillor Kath Owen, will also present her special Commendation Award. This is an award that is personal to the Mayor and is presented to a person/persons she has met throughout her Mayoral Year who has/have made a significant contribution to the town.
The closing date for all entries is March 31.
Councillor Owen said: “I am delighted that the Mayor’s Awards have become an annual calendar event and I am excited to see what nominations we receive this year. I look forward to celebrating the groups, individuals, businesses and organisations that work so hard to make Shrewsbury such a special place to work, rest and play.”
The results of the 2011 awards will be revealed at a special ceremony on May 4.
Application forms for each category are available to download here or can be obtained in hard copy format from the Mayor’s Secretary at the Guildhall.
For further information contact Suzi Wilkinson, Marketing & Promotions Officer on: 01743 257654 or email suzi.wilkinson-stc@shropshire.gov.uk