New Special Award Category for 2012
The Executive asked the membership of the association to agree to create a special award category for the 2012 awards called Citizenship Award for acts of Civic Responsibility. At the meeting held on the 24th September 2011, they agreed this special award category.
As we remember the events of civil unrest, that took place during August 2011, affecting many parts of London and unfortunately Southwark was no exception. These events shocked everyone, but stories of actions taken by individuals, communities and local businesses have started to be told. The Civic Association wishes to provide a means for some recognition to be made available through it's award scheme.
We ask therefore that nominations are submitted for those you feel displayed civic responsibility during those days in August.
New Executive Elected
Following the AGM on 18th June 2011 the following members were elected to serve as the new executive committee for 2011-12.
Ken Hayes, Alec Cormack, Anne Wolfe, Eddie Wilcox, Trevor Cunningham, Peter Frost, Cllr Ian Wingfield
Civic Awards 2012 - Nominations close 31st January
The Southwark Civic Association is an independent organisation made up of Individuals, businesses, heritage and community groups in Southwark. It was founded to promote the interests of the borough and encourage civic pride among its inhabitants. The association has, each year since 1997, organised the Southwark Civic Awards. The awards are a prestigious event normally held in May.
The awards are made each year on the strength of the nominations you can make on our site, as well as on paper forms found throughout the borough. The Southwark Civic Association receives the nominations and considers if an award is appropriate. Awards are not normally given to people who are just doing the job they are paid for, we look rather at what someone has brought to the community because they are selfless and dedicated to making a difference in the borough. We are planning the 2012 ceremony now and look forward to receiving a great number of nominations.
Could you help?
We are looking for support and nominations for 2012
Please take a few moments to reflect on who you know that may deserve an award and complete a form, we'll do the rest.
Form for an Individual
Form for an Organisation or Local Group
The Awards
In recognition of good works carried out in the local community Civic Awards are allocated at 3 levels:
Letter of Commendation, Liberty of the Borough and “Of the Year” Awards.
Previous categories of Awards have included:
- Community Recognition
- Enhancing Racial Harmony
- Work in the Voluntary Sector
- Lifetime Achievement
- Environmental Awareness
- Public Service
- Young Citizen of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Courage/bravery
- Woman of the Year
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The Awards ceremony is usually held in May of each year. The awards are presented by Mayor’s past and present in full regalia which makes for a colourful and memorable day for the honorands and their friends and family.
© 2012 Southwark Civic Association
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