LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS FROM THE BRIGG AREA FOR AWARDS

People in Brigg and district who want to nominate folk they know for Community Champion awards, in various categories, need to act quickly.

FROM KIRSTY WESTFIELD, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL

Have you nominated yet for the 2018 Community Champion Awards? What are you waiting for? The deadline is less than two weeks away.
The awards recognise people in our communities that go over and above to help others, excel in sports or the arts and make a difference.
Do you know an unsung hero or a group that is the pillar of their community? Nominate them for a 2018 Community Champion Award. The ceremony is taking place at The Baths Hall (Scunthorpe) on Thursday 22 November.
The deadline for nominations is Saturday 30 September 2018. Hurry – nominate before it’s too late.
Some of the awards you can nominate for include:

• Anti-bullying Champion
• Personal Courage
• Sports Achiever of the Year
• Young Sports Achiever of the Year
• Adult Arts Heritage Achiever of the Year
• Outstanding Achievement (adult)
• Community Contribution to Crime Reduction
• Young Carer of the Year
• Services to School Governance
• Act of Bravery

Do you know an individual or group that deserves an award?
Take a look at all the 23 awards at www.northlincs.gov.uk/champion where you can also nominate online.
Alternatively, you can contact the business and integration team on 01724 297270 or emailing community.recreation@northlincs.gov.uk for a nomination form.
Dawn Adams Da Costa, winner of the 2017 Services to School Governance Award, said: “I was born in North Lincolnshire and I think it’s a fabulous place to be and to live. To be able to do this publicly and celebrate what people are doing I just think is fabulous.”
Winners receive a trophy and certificate, and runners-up receive a certificate.
Since the council’s Community Champion Awards started nearly seven years ago over 130 awards have been given out.
Cllr John Briggs, pictured above, the Mayor of North Lincolnshire, said: “The Community Champion Awards are about the people and the community and recognising their wonderful achievements and selfless acts. These are the people that truly make a difference.
“Over the years we have received hundreds of nominations, but I know there are still lots of people out there that deserve a Community Champion Award so please nominate them.
“The deadline for nominations is 30 September; make sure you get your nominations in before then.”