The Mayor of Shrewsbury is calling on Shrewsbury businesses, organisations and residents to make their nominations for the town’s annual civic awards.
The Mayor’s Awards are held each year in May and honour the unsung heroes who whose achievements have benefitted the town of Shrewsbury.
Nominations are encouraged in a range of categories, which will then be whittled down in true Oscar style to a shortlist, with the winners revealed on May 7 at the town’s Guildhall.
The categories are:
Built Heritage Award – acknowledges the achievements of 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
Business Award – acknowledges the work of businesses, organisations and individuals who have contributed to the economy of the town, be it 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 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 their neighbours. There are three categories:
Group Category
Individual Category
Volunteer Category Environmental Award – acknowledges the work of organisations, community groups and individuals who have contributed to enhancing the environment, from major recycling initiatives to organising litter picking events. There are two categories:
Environmental Category
Tidy Shrewsbury Category
Youth Award – acknowledges 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
Tourism Award – acknowledges businesses, individuals, groups and organisations who have contributed to tourism within the town.
There is one category open to all entrants.
In addition to these six categories, which will be judged by a panel of members and officers of the Town Council, Mayor of Shrewsbury, Councillor Jon Tandy, will also present his special Commendation Awards. These are awards that are personal to the Mayor and are presented to people he has met throughout the Mayoral Year who have made a significant contribution to the town.
Councillor Tandy said: “I have come across so many inspiring individuals and organisations during my term of office who consistently go above and beyond for our wonderful town. If you know someone who deserves some recognition then get voting, this is our chance to honour some of Shrewsbury’s unsung heroes!”
Nomination forms are available to download from the Town Council’s website at www.shrewsburytowncouncil.gov.uk or for a hard copy contact the Mayor’s Secretary on 01743 257655 or email carol.pullen-stc@shropshire.gov.uk
The closing date for completed entries is 31 March 2014.