Nominations are now open!
The Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Councillor Kurtis Dickson is launching the 2025 Mayor’s Community Awards to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of volunteers and groups from across the Lisburn Castlereagh area.
We want you to nominate your chosen local individual or group with five award categories up for grabs:
- Brian McDowell Volunteer of the Year Award (Individual) - recognises an individual who has, over their lifetime, made a significant contribution to their organisation and local community for a minimum of 10 years.
- Fiona Irvine Community Champion Award (Individual) - recognises volunteers who help individuals or groups of people to feel included, supported, involved, and enabled to enjoy life within their community.
- Young Volunteer of the Year Award (Individual) - recognises a young person (under 25) who has had a positive impact on their local community. This may be through volunteering at a local club/group or by being a mentor.
- Health & Wellbeing Award (Group) - is for groups working to promote Health & Wellbeing initiatives. This may be through promoting positive mental health, addressing social exclusion, or encouraging healthy lifestyles.
- Community Group of the Year Award (Group) - is to recognise an outstanding voluntary organisation that has made a positive impact on the community through their continuous dedication and passion to help those they serve.
Environmental Champion (Group) - gives recognition to groups who are working to improve their local environment, whether that is through litter picking, biodiversity programmes or local gardening groups.
Nominations will close on Thursday 30th October at 4pm.
The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards Ceremony on Thursday 20th March 2025.
Please note that self-nominations will not be accepted.
The judging panel will comprise of a working group with representatives from Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council, Volunteer Now, the Education Authority and the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust.
Submit your nomination now!
If you'd prefer to submit a Word application, please contact Community Services on 028 9244 7713 or email: community.services@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk
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