Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards : Nominations Open
Speaking at the launch of the 20th Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Jason Murphy acknowledged the work of the PPN saying
“These awards were introduced 20 years ago, and I am delighted to be here today as these awards recognise and celebrate community organisations and volunteers who work so tirelessly in our communities; their outstanding contributions make their communities a great place to live, work, play and visit”.
The awards scheme is the only platform in Waterford to recognise and celebrate the commitment and vibrancy of the community and voluntary sector and recognise the value of the voluntary contribution made by community and voluntary groups and volunteers of all ages.
This year’s awards are in collaboration with Waterford City & County Council, Waterford Volunteer Centre, Expressway, Waterford Local Community Safety Partnership, South East Energy Agency, BHP Insurance, Cairde Credit Union & Waterford Credit Union and Local Link Waterford.
Frank Nolan Secretariat member from the Waterford PPN thanked all the sponsors saying “this the 20th year of the awards, I thank sincerely the organisations that have come on board this year to give honour to individuals and groups that contribute so much on a voluntary basis to the communities across County Waterford”
The award winners will be announced and presented at the gala dinner ceremony on Thursday 21st November in The Park, Hotel, Dungarvan. Representatives from nominated groups/volunteers will be invited to attend the ceremony.
Group Categories
- Children & Youth – Sponsored by Expressway
- Community Safety – Sponsored by Waterford Local Community Safety Partnership
- Environment & Conservation – Sponsored by South East Energy Agency
- Health & Wellbeing Sponsored by BHP Insurance
- Spick & Span/Best Kept Residential – Sponsored by Waterford City & County Council
- Social Enterprise – Sponsored by Cairde Credit Union & Waterford Credit Union
- Social Inclusion & Community Support – Sponsored by Local Link Waterford
Winners of the above awards will receive €700 per category and there will be 2 runner prizes of €300 per category.
Individual Volunteer of the Year Awards – Sponsored by Waterford Volunteer Centre
- Junior Volunteer of the Year
- Age Friendly Volunteer of the year
- Board/Committee Member of the year
The winner will receive a crystal award and a certificate of achievement.
Pride of Place National Award – Sponsored by Waterford City & County Council
The winning group (Chosen from the winners of the 7 category awards) will be put forward by Waterford City & County Council to represent Waterford in next year’s national Pride of Place awards.
Closing Date
Closing date for receipt of nominations is WEDNESDAY 4th SEPTEMBER 2024
For further information, Terms & Conditions and nomination forms please visit www.waterfordppn.ie call 058 21308 or email waterfordppn@gmail.com
So, go ahead and get nominating your local community group/club/organisation and volunteer champions.
