Put local heroes in the spotlight
NOMINATIONS are open for Manchester’s Be Proud Awards 2018, recognising local unsung heroes for making Manchester a better, friendlier and more buzzing place to live.
Finalists for the awards will be invited to a glittering gala dinner and ceremony, to be held at the Midland Hotel in November. There are 12 categories to nominate for, before the deadline of Monday, September 2.
■ Blossoming Communities: Recognising a group or individual whose care of green spaces has made a big difference.
■ Bringing Communities Together: For a project or event that brought people together to celebrate their diverse cultures.
■ Business in the Community: Focused on businesses who invest time, skills and funds to improve their community.
■ Clean Neighbourhood: A project, individual or group that has worked to involve the community in keeping their neighbourhood clean.
■ Community Force: A person or group that has stood up to adversity, helped to keep their neighbourhoods safe, or helped make the community proud of where they live.
■ Community Project of the Year: A project which united people to recognise a problem or opportunity in their neighbourhood and brought to life a vision of local people to tackle it.
■ Creativity in the Community: Any creative project - from arts, writing and music through to digital technology or social media - with people at its heart.
■ Neighbour of the Year: This person’s kindness, practical help and support have made a real difference.
■ Recycling Project of the Year: Celebrating people who’ve found ways to make Manchester greener through recycling.
■ Volunteer of the Year: Two awards (one for an individual and one for a group) highlighting the exceptional contribution made by the volunteers who improve the lives or surroundings of others.
■ Young Achiever of the Year: A Mancunian aged under 18 who has made a real difference through their passion and commitment to their community. ■ Special Recognition: A group or individual who has stepped up and shown what Manchester is made of, by going the extra mile.
Executive member for neighbourhoods Coun Rabnawaz Akbar, said: “This is our chance to celebrate the volunteers and unsung heroes who work hard in our communities.”