Recognising people, who make Eden a better place to live, work and visit
Do you have a local hero in your community? Perhaps they go that extra mile to make a real difference helping others? Or organise community or sporting activities? Why not recognise their hard work and nominate them for an Eden Local Heroes Award.
Eden District Council’s Leader, Councillor Keith Phillips said: “The Council in conjunction with the Cumberland and Westmorland Herald are inviting nominations from the public for the Eden Local Heroes Awards, which aim to recognise and celebrate those individuals in Eden who make a real difference to our community.
“Last year’s awards showed that we have much to celebrate in the District, as many people give their time generously without reward to help others. We have five categories of entry this year and I am really looking forward, along with my fellow judges to seeing the nominations come in.”
The winners of last year’s Local Heroes Awards were:
Chairman’s Award - For the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the District over a long period of time. Winner: Eric Woof - For his involvement in the voluntary and community sector which has virtually been a lifetime vocation.
Young People’s Award - For the outstanding contribution made by a young person or group who are 18 years or under. Winner: Appleby ATC - For their community work looking after a nominated flower bed at the entrance to the town and working with the British Legion selling poppies and delivering hampers at Christmas.
Volunteer Award - For selfless service by an individual / group to a voluntary body or the community. Winner: Fellrunner Bus Company - Is a registered charity, run entirely by 25 volunteers, serving 40 villages in the Eden and Lyvennet valleys area with bus services to Penrith and Carlisle.
Business Award - Outstanding contribution by an individual or business to the well-being of the District. Winner: Sandra Crisp, Beacon Homecare Services - Sandra founded Beacon Homecare Services in 2002, using her home as a base with three employees. Her business involves caring for adults with varying needs and disabilities within their own homes.
Cultural Award - Outstanding contribution by an individual or team to the sporting or arts profile/success of the District. Winner: Penrith Players Stage Staff - Work during the season to build sets for each production. Their work has enhanced the plays that are put on each season.
Community Award - For the outstanding initiative/project by a group or individual in their local area/community. Winner: Gary Murphy – Gary has worked tirelessly for Tebay village residents for over 20 years, securing funding and working with local agencies to improve amenities.
Local Pride Award - For the outstanding contribution by a group/individual to improve their local community and making people proud of their area. Winner: Kirkby Stephen in Bloom Co-ordinators - Have worked together and gained support of residents to improve the local environment through planting and garden maintenance, in support of entries in the Cumbria in Bloom and Britain in Bloom competitions.
This year, there are five award categories and nominations can be made by anyone in the community, but the nominee must be an Eden resident or work in the District Council area. Eden District Councillors and officers are not eligible to be nominated for Local Heroes Awards. Past winners of Local Heroes Awards cannot be nominated again in the same category of entry. The nominations are invited from 26 February 2010 and the winners will be announced at the Council Chairman’s Dinner on 30 April 2010 at the Roundthorn Country House Hotel, Penrith.
The five award categories are:
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Chairman’s Award - For the individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the District over a long period of time.
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Young People’s Award - For the outstanding contribution made by a young person or group who are 18 years or under.
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Business Award - Outstanding contribution by an individual or business to the well-being of the District.
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Sport/Cultural Award - Outstanding contribution by individual or team to the sporting or arts profile/success of the District.
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Community Award - For the outstanding individual/group undertaking a project in their local area/community.
Nominations can be made:
Using an online form via Eden District Council’s website.
Or by completing the forms available from:
Read the rules and nomination criteria for the Eden Local Heroes Awards.
Nominations must be received by Wednesday 31 March 2010. No late entries will be considered and the Judges’ decision is final, no correspondence will be entered into. Eden District Councillors and officers are not eligible to be nominated for Local Heroes Awards. Past winners of Local Heroes Awards cannot be nominated again in the same category of entry.
