26 March 2015

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To celebrate Volunteers Week (June 1 to 7 June), Mid Sussex District Council will be holding its second Young Volunteer Awards.

 

Many young people give up their time and effort to make Mid Sussex a better place, and the Council would like to recognise their work. The aim of the Mid Sussex Young Volunteer of the Year Awards is to give these outstanding young individuals their moment in the spotlight.

So, if you know a young person (aged from 11 to 18 years) devoted to helping others, the community or has made an exceptional achievement, why not nominate them for an award?

There are three categories:

1. Young Community Volunteer – recognising those young people who have made a difference in their local community
2. Young Mentor – (young people who have supported other young people, through education, campaigning or helping another overcome a difficult situation or personal problem)
3. Young Achiever – against all the odds, someone who has overcome significant obstacles and made a positive difference to their own lives or to others

Don’t let the efforts of some of these exceptional young people go unnoticed. Simply fill out the nomination form, return it to us, and help reward some brilliant Mid Sussex young volunteers.

Please think about any young person that has done something positive in your local community or what volunteer work has been done by a young person that has improved the area or lifestyles of others?

All shortlisted young people will receive a Certificate and be invited to the award ceremony on Monday 1st June at Wakehurst Mansion, Wakehurst Place at 4pm when the award winners will be announced.  The awards will be presented by the Chairman of Mid Sussex District Council.

 

The Deadline for receipt of nominations is 11 May 2015.

 

For further information and to obtain a nomination form, visit Mid Sussex District Council’s website http://www.midsussex.gov.uk/youthvolunteerawards or telephone 01444 477518/01444 477057