Shrewsbury residents are being invited to dust off those gowns and tuxedos as the Town Council prepares for its very own red carpet event – the annual Mayor’s Awards.
Nominations are being sought in a range of categories for this year’s awards ceremony, which takes place on May 8 at the Guildhall.
The awards are presented to organisations, groups, individuals and businesses whose achievements have benefitted the town of Shrewsbury.
The scheme is designed to recognise the town’s unsung heroes, as well as captains of industry, and is one of the highlights of the Mayoral calendar.
Nominations are encouraged in several categories which will then be whittled down in true Oscar style to a shortlist, with the winners revealed on the night.
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 Keith Roberts, will also present his special Commendation Award. This is an award that is personal to the Mayor and is presented to a person/persons he has met throughout the Mayoral Year who has/have made a significant contribution to the town.
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 March 31. Completed nomination forms should be returned to the Mayor’s Secretary, Shrewsbury Town Council, Guildhall, Frankwell Quay, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HR or e-mailed to carol.pullen-stc@shropshire.gov.uk