Local Government Yorkshire and Humber launch the 2010 Making a Difference Awards 19 July 2010
Local Government Yorkshire and Humber (LGYH) has launched the fifth annual
Making a Difference in Yorkshire and Humber Awards 2010; recognising the workers and front line staff from councils, police, fire and national park authorities throughout the region who have gone that extra mile to make a difference to the lives of local people.
The Making a Difference Awards celebrate achievements in culture and sport, economic development, international working, community cohesion, partnership working and improving skills.
In addition, this year we are proud to announce three new awards which will be open to members of the public to nominate. The awards are 'Young Employee of the Year' for those aged 25 or below; 'Public Sector Worker of the Year' for front line workers and 'Elected member of the Year' for Councillors from the region who have excelled or worked closely with local communities to achieve real results.
Chair of Local Government Yorkshire and Humber, Councillor Roger Stone, said; "
Our awards recognise the hard work and commitment of individuals and teams across councils, police, fire service and national park authorities and honour those who have gone that extra mile and made a real difference to the lives of people across Yorkshire and Humber.
During times of economic pressure and budget cuts the good work of local authority officers and Elected Members is often overlooked. Events such as the LGYH Making a Difference Awards allow us to celebrate and promote those front line workers and officers who are consistently working hard to deliver for local communities and local people.
This year we hope that many of the region's citizens take the opportunity to nominate their local heroes in the three categories open to the public vote. This is the chance to make sure that those local authority workers we treasure are recognised in the way they deserve. "
Nominations can be made by downloading the application form from the LGYH website, and either posting it or emailing it using the contact details on the form. Further information on the categories and criteria is also available.
www.lgyh.gov.uk
The Awards will be presented at an event on 25
th November in Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham. The event will be wholly funded by corporate sponsorship.
For further information about the Making a Difference in Yorkshire and Humber Awards please contact Paul Cartwright at LGYH on paul.cartwright@lgyh.gov.uk