MALVERN’s newest awards ceremony which recognises dedicated members of the community has received more than 60 nominations in its first year.
The Our Malvern Hills Community Awards is being launched by Malvern Hills District Council and will take place on Thursday, December 1 at the HDAnywhere Community Stadium, the home of Malvern Town FC.
It will recognise those individuals, projects, groups and organisations whose dedication and commitment has improved the lives and wellbeing of residents.
Floods of nominations have been received in six award categories – Safe and Sound, Improving Lives, Action in the Community, Cleaner and Greener, Young Person’s and Business in the Community.
The creation of the awards is part of Malvern Hills District Council’s five year plan and commitment to building stronger and healthier communities.
Coun David Watkins, portfolio holder for healthier communities on Malvern Hills District Council, said: “Through the creation of these awards we hope to shine a light on the range of people contributing, day in day out, to the vitality of the district in so many different ways.
“So often we take what these people do for granted and this will be a chance to say a small thank you for everything they do and hopefully inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
“We were thrilled with both the quantity and quality of nominations and due to this, the panel of judges had a very difficult time choosing the shortlist. Although we were not able to invite everyone, all nominees will be mentioned in the ceremony as each one of them deserves to be recognised.”
For more information visit www.malvernhills.gov.uk/communityawards.
