Civic Awards 2012    - Nominations closed 31st January 
 
The Executive has closed nominations for the 2011 - 2012 nomination period. Those nominated will be considered at the Full Court meeting held in mid February. Those that are accepted for an award will be notified in mid March and the ceremony will take place in mid May. 

The Civic Association Executive

Civic Awards 2013    - Nominations close 31st January 2013  

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 2013 ceremony now and look forward to receiving a great number of nominations. 

Could you help? 

We are looking for support and nominations for 2013. 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

Awards, Criteria and Eligibility

Southwark Civic Awards are recommended to Southwark Council by the Court of the Southwark Civic Association following review of community-generated nominations that demonstrate a sustained contribution or commitment by an individual, group, organisation or business for the benefit of Southwark residents and/or the interests of the London Borough of Southwark generally.

Key examples would include: outstanding personal service in support of the young or elderly, community organisation, initiative or event (including an act of courage or bravery); excellence in community cohesion; innovation in local business; enhancement of the borough's culture, heritage and reputation.

Awards

In recognition of good works carried out in the local community Civic Awards are allocated in two main categories: 

• Letter of Commendation
  
• Liberty of the old Metropolitan Boroughs of Southwark, Bermondsey or Camberwell
  

In addition, in exceptional circumstances, there are options for further Awards, as appropriate:

• Mayor's Discretionary Award
• Southwark Lifetime Award
  
• Young Southwark Civic Award
  
• ........ Of the Year Award
  

Criteria

Letter of Commendation
A Letter of Commendation may be awarded to a nominee who has demonstrated and exceptional contribution to the life of the local community, usually for a period exceeding five years.

Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough
A Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough may be considered when a nominee has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the life of the community, usually for a period exceeding ten years.

Mayor's Discretionary Award
A Mayor's Discretionary Award may be made to a individual/organisation that, during the Mayor's term of office, has attracted special notice for exceptional community activity.

Southwark Lifetime Award
A Southwark Lifetime Award may be recommended where an individual has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the life of the community, typically for a period exceeding twenty years.

Young Southwark Civic Award
A Young Southwark Civic Award may be made to a young person of 18 and under who has demonstrated exceptional community spirit and civic responsibility but, by virtue of their age, is ineligible for a Letter of Commendation.

........ Of the Year Award
An '......of the Year Award' may be made in circumstances where alternative awards (above)
are considered to be inadequate/inappropriate and the nominee is clearly outstanding in their category.

Eligibility

• An individual whose unpaid voluntary activity is unrelated to, or additional to, the nominees current employment.
  
• A community group, organisation or business which is based in, and/or benefits the Southwark community
  
  

Exclusions

• Serving members of the Court of the Southwark Civic Association
  
• Current elected members of Southwark Council
  
• Employees of Southwark Council (unless for unpaid voluntary activity which is unrelated to or additional to current employment)
  
• Previous Honorands of equal or greater Awards
  
  

Form for an Individual

Form for an Organisation or Local Group

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, their friends and family.

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