Get nominating a community champ
Nominations are now open for this year’s Community Champion Awards 2017 which recognise work being carried out at grassroots level in communities across Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.
The special event at the Millennium Hall in Gartocharn on Saturday November 4 will celebrate the achievements of groups and individuals who have contributed greatly to the development and enhancement of their communities.
Nominations are now being sought from community interest groups, community development trusts and community councils in this year’s categories: volunteer of the year, rising champion of the year, young volunteer of the year and community organisation of the year.
With voting easier with the addition of an online nomination form, the closing date for submissions is Monday, October 23.
Nomination forms can also be downloaded from www. thecommunitypartnership.org.uk.
All nominees and their families will be invited along to the special awards at which the winners of each category will be announced.
Winner of last year’s‘Rising Champion’ award was Lynne Schroder who was nominated by her community for her remarkable contribution through her passion for art and creativity.
Lynne believes firmly in the power of art to create community pride and was a founder member of Creative in Callander which provides a supportive network and retail outlet for a large group of artists and crafters in the area.
Lynne said:“Receiving the award was a great honour - but it’s a community thing. I couldn’t have done it without Jim my husband and the amazing volunteers on the ground. I hope it inspires others to learn that volunteering gives you back more than you give.”
Go to www.thecommunitypartnership. org.uk or call 01389 722639.