HOW ABOUT SOME BRIGG NOMINATIONS?

Brian Peeps, well-known North Lincolnshire history lover, receiving an award in 2011 at the Ancholme Leisure Centre.

North Lincolnshire Council is gearing up for the fourth Community Champion Awards to be held 26 November 2015 at the Baths Hall in Scunthorpe.
Nominations open Monday 1 June. You can nominate at www.northlincs.gov.uk/champion or contact Sport, Leisure and Culture for a nomination form.
Perhaps you know someone who deserves an award for the time they have dedicated to volunteering  or to recognise their personal achievement in overcoming barriers or excelling in a sport or the arts. 
Is there a community group that deserves recognition for its work in the local community? 
Or do you know someone who is a true inspiration to others?
Then get in touch and nominate them.
There’s a choice of 22 categories under four main areas: Achievement (eight categories); Volunteers (three categories); Community (seven categories), and Inspiration (four categories). Details of the categories are available at www.northlincs.gov.uk/champion
Winners will receive a trophy and certificate; runner-up will receive a certificate – at an award ceremony later in the year. 
Coun John Briggs, cabinet member for Assets, Culture and Housing at North Lincolnshire Council, said: “There is an enormous sense of pride in these awards. They recognise the fantastic work achieved by many people. All too often, we don’t shout loud enough about our achievements and these awards ensure that people are rewarded for their incredible work they do.
“Nominations are now open and it is easy to nominate. If you know of anyone who deserves a pat on the back – whether it’s for a personal achievement, inspiration to others, work they have done to help their local community or volunteered their services for a good cause, please nominate them. After all that’s what these awards are all about.”
For more details about the awards contact Community Recreation on 01724 297270 or email: community.recreation@northlincs.gov.uk.
N.F. adds: We went along to one of these award ceremonies a few years ago at Ancholme Leisure Centre, near Brigg, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Some very worthy people were rewarded for their community spirit.