Nantwich Mayor, Councillor Penny Butterill, has announced that she will be following in the footsteps of former Mayors and presenting awards to recognise and celebrate the
achievements of individuals, groups and businesses, that selflessly make a real difference to the Nantwich community.
Eight fittingly named ‘Salt of the Earth’ Awards will be presented at an intimate reception on Thursday 3 rd May at Nantwich Civic Hall.
The Mayor is welcoming nominations for the awards. So if you know someone or a group, who gives up their time and energy to help others, please help us recognise their work by
nominating them for an award.
Award Categories
Community Volunteer Award: Recognises a person, who has taken an active role in shaping their community, helps provide services to more vulnerable residents and encourages community spirit and growth.
Inspiring Individual Award: To celebrate a local unsung hero who goes the extra mile to serve their community.
Supporting Children Award: Individuals, group or school who have made a difference to the lives of children, so that they can achieve their full potential.
Young Achiever Award (Under 18): Who do you know who has shown major potential? Who is one to watch in the future? Who has made an outstanding contribution to the community? Nominate Nantwich’s rising star.
Outstanding Organisation/Group/Project Award: Tell us about a local volunteer group/organisation/project which has really engaged with the community.
Business Support in the Community Award: Award for a business that has gone beyond their remit and supported their community.
Community Sports Award: Sportsmen and women giving their time back to sport and making it accessible for people in our communities to join in with sporting activities
The Mayor will also present a Mayor’s Recognition Award. The winner of this award will be
an inspirational individual or group who has made an outstanding impression on the Mayor in her year of office. This award is specifically decided by the Mayor and nominations will not be accepted.
To nominate someone for an award, apply to the Mayor with the following information:
- Name of person nominating
- Name of Nominee
- Address and contact details of both of the above
- Award Nominated for
- Reason for Nomination (no more than 250 words)
Nominations must be submitted no later than Friday 23rd March and can be posted to ‘Salt of the Earth’ Awards, Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG, dropped off at the Civic Hall, or emailed to ntc.marketing@nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk.
Nominees must either be a Nantwich resident, work in Nantwich, or make a valuable contribution to the people of the town.
The Mayor is also looking for sponsors for this event, if you are interested in getting involved, please contact Sheryl Birtles on 01270 628 633 or for more information visit www.nantwichtowncouncil.gov.uk.
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