Seach for the heroes in Renfrewshire is on

Nominations for Provost’s awards open

Provost Lorraine Cameron is searching for community heroes across Renfrewshire as nominations open for the 25th edition of the Provost’s Community Awards.

The 2022 event will see seven categories, including one introduced last year to recognise businesses who have adapted to ensure their survival during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Provost Cameron said:“I am delighted and honoured to be able to open nominations for the 25th edition of the Provost’s Community Awards.

“A quarter of a century on from the first edition, we are living through a time which has brought so many challenges, as the pandemic continues – so it is as important as ever we honour those in our community who go above and beyond to help those around them.

“I know Renfrewshire has more than its fair share of unsung heroes and the awards are a great way for them to be recognised.

“It’s always a pleasure to be involved in and the fact the nominations come from the community themselves makes it extra special – so I’m looking forward to seeing your nominations.”

Anyone who lives or works in Renfrewshire can send in a nomination for the following categories:

•CommunityVolunteer (sponsored by Glasgow Airport Ltd)

•Community Group (sponsored by City Gate Construction)

•Sporting Achievement (sponsored by ACRE Industrial)

•Employee of the Year (sponsored by UNISON Renfrewshire)

•Carers Award (donated by the late Provost Nancy Allison)

•Arts and Culture Award (sponsored by Renfrewshire Council) and

•Ingenuity in Business (sponsored by Provost Lorraine Cameron)

This year’s awards will also see the return of an in-person awards ceremony – due to take place in March – after last year’s was conducted online due to the pandemic.

The deadline for entries to all categories is Friday, January 7.

For more information, and to submit your nomination, visit http://www. renfrewshire.gov.uk/