Published Tuesday 7 April 2020 at 8:52
We need to highlight the outstanding contribution of our local heroes at the moment–
make sure you nominate yours to show your appreciation of the voluntary work they
do.
Due to the current coronavirus situation, the Community Volunteer Awards is being
rescheduled for later in the year– which means you have more time to nominate
your unsung local legends.
People all over Blackburn and Darwen are helping out more than ever at the moment
during the coronavirus crisis, as everyone pulls together to get through these
challenging times.
Neighbours are helping our most vulnerable and isolated people in the area,
collecting their shopping and picking up essential supplies, checking if they are OK
and going that extra mile to make sure people are coping during the crisis.
The awards celebrate the remarkable people and groups who make a difference in
Blackburn and Darwen and make it a better place.
It could be someone who gives their spare time for free to help out with clubs or
groups, someone who dedicates their time to charity, people who help to keep their
communities clean and tidy or people who make a difference to the lives of others –
there are categories for every good deed.
The awards were due to take place in June but have now been provisionally put
back until September, and nominations are remaining open for you to give a shout
out to the best and brightest in the borough.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has once again teamed up
with Community CVS and a range of local sponsors to hold the awards.
Councillor Mohammed Khan, Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, said:
These are unprecedented and strange times and we need our local heroes more than we ever have. There will be so many people going above and beyond for others at the moment and we need to celebrate them.
Every event has had to be put back at the moment at that is obviously a shame but it is really important that we all stay safe and look after others at the moment. I look forward to seeing the awards back on later in the year and watching all our community champions honoured for their hard work.
Garth Hodgkinson, Chief Executive of Community CVS added:
It is really important we all come together to celebrate the voluntary efforts of residents, community groups, local charities and businesses. Communities matter more than ever and your contributions need to be recognised and rewarded.
Awards are up for grabs across 12 categories including The Good Neighbour Award,
Volunteer of the Year, an Environment Award, Grassroots Award and
the Community Involvement Award, which is open to the local business community.
Nominations can be made online. Please get nominating.
We would like to give a huge thanks to our sponsors Age UK Blackburn with
Darwen, who are supporting the 2020 Community Volunteer Awards.
If any other organisation would like to get involved in the Community Volunteer
Awards as a sponsor or would like to support voluntary efforts in the local area in
some other way please contact Garth Hodgkinson, Chief Executive Officer
at Community CVS or Donna Talbot.