Write a commentThe Confederation Of Community Groups Annual 'Shining Light' Community Volunteering Awards will take place on Thursday 5th June at Bellini's Nightclub, Newry.
The main sponsor this year is Newry Credit Union which, like CCG was established by voluntary effort and retains a strong volunteering ethos.
The aim of the Community Volunteering Awards is to honour the life and work of Patricia Graham by recognising the significant contribution made by others to meet the needs of the local community through volunteering. Patricia Graham had a personal commitment and involvement with helping those in need; both in her role as a volunteer and as an employee of the Confederation of Community Groups working in support of volunteers.
Nomination forms can be downloaded below and will also be posted to groups on April 11th. Completed forms should be returned to the adjudication panel for May 9th.
The adjudication panel are independent from the Confederation of Community Groups and they have responsibility for selecting the award winners from each category: Seanin Graham Irish News, Frances Mc Carthy President Newry Credit Union, Hugh Mallon Principal of St Joseph's Boys High School Newry and Colette Ruddy.
We are inviting nominations, from groups affiliated to the Confederation of Community Groups, in seven different categories.
Shining Light Award Category: Age 16 -24
Shining Light Award Category: Age 25 - 49
Shining Light Award Category: Age 50 +
Shining Light Award Category: Older People's Services
Shining Light Award Category: Youth Work.
Please Note that Guidelines and Nomination forms should not be amended in any way. Forms which are Amended will not be accepted.
