Award Categories 2012
Shropshire Courage Award:
Sponsored by Total Response
Someone who has overcome adversity, dealt with a huge challenge or tackled something completely new. They may have done something courageous for someone else, acted with outstanding bravery or made the community a better place by their actions.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Learner Award:
Sponsored by TCAT
An achiever who has overcome obstacles to move their life forward, who has learnt new skills or knowledge and uses them on an everyday basis. This may be a formal qualification that has led to a new job or they are using their new skills to help others in the community.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Environmental Champion Award:
Sponsored by DENSO
A family or individual who has had an impact on the environment in a small way or across the wider community. This may have involved the introduction of a recycling scheme, cleaning up an area of the town or countryside, or educating people to be more aware of green issues.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Good Neighbour Award:
Sponsored by The Wrekin Housing Trust
Someone whose actions have had a positive impact on their neighbourhood or their actual neighbours. This may be through good deeds on a regular basis or simply an individual whose community-minded attitude brightens up someone else’s day.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Health Champion Award:
Sponsored by Muller
An individual who has improved people’s health and the quality of life. They may have organised sporting or recreational activities in the local community, such as a walking group or dance class, or they may be a champion for healthy issues and exercise in their own neighbourhood.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Special Young Person Award:
Sponsored by Shrewsbury Town FC
Someone who has shown maturity beyond their years. They could have come to the rescue in an emergency situation, shown composure or compassion in a crisis, dedication in education, or be caring for relatives. A young person who thinks of others before themselves, and whose attitude and actions make them stand out from the crowd.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Carer Award:
Sponsored by Coverage Care
To recognise someone who either looks after, or helps to support, other people. It could be a family member at home, a friend or relative, or as part of their career. They may run errands, do shopping, tidy homes and gardens, help to care for pets, or simply pop round for a morale-boosting chat.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Local Heroes Award:
Sponsored by Shropshire Star
This award is open to any individual aged under 21 or under, or group, the majority of whom are aged under 21, who have made a real difference to the lives of people around them. This might be organising a fun day, helping disadvantaged or vulnerable people in the local community or creating a positive impact through a new initiative.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Shropshire Youth Community Award:
Sponsored by Shropshire Housing Group
This award is open to any individual aged under 21 or under, or group, the majority of whom are aged under 21, who have made a real difference to the lives of people around them. This might be organising a fun day, helping disadvantaged or vulnerable people in the local community or creating a positive impact through a new initiative.
To submit a recommendation online, simply click here. Entries close on March 30.
Overall Winner
Pride of Shropshire Award:
Sponsored by Shropshire Star & Muller
Someone from all the categories who is deemed to be outstanding in what ever they have been nominated for. A person or persons who the judges feel have been and have taken Pride in Shropshire.