Two new categories are announced for St David Awards

TWO new categories will be introduced for the 2020 St David Awards, the First Minister has announced.

The St David Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of people from all walks of life in Wales.

There are nine categories – Bravery, Culture, Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, Sport, Young Person, the First Minister’s Special Award and the two new categories – the St David Humanitarian Award and the Community Spirit Award.

The St David Humanitarian Award will recognise an individual or group from Wales which has improved the lives of others, either in Wales or internationally.

The new Community Spirit Award will honour those people who have worked to improve their local community – it is designed to reward unselfish actions which have served the public or improved the lives of others.

First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “Nominations are now open and anyone can put forward someone they think deserves an award, whether they’re a colleague, friend, neighbour or family member.

“The St David Awards are the national awards of Wales and we want to hear about people’s brave deeds and exceptional achievements.

“This year we have introduced two new categories to give more people the opportunity to have their contribution to Wales recognised.

Nominations close on October 17 and the finalists will be announced on February 13.

A celebratory dinner will take place on March 19 at the Senedd, in Cardiff Bay.

Nominations can be made via gov.wales/ st-david-awards