About the Awards
Many Londoners across out capital city, individually and collectively are doing unique things to make peace possible in their local communities. This year guided by our theme of ‘Giving Back’ we are asking Londoners to nominate those they feel have made a positive contribution to society. These wards are sponsored by partners from the public and private sector and winners will receive a monetary gift.
In all cases recipients will be shown to have contributed to greater community cohesion, safety and peace in local neighborhoods as well as the Capital. While some categories lend themselves to nominations for major projects impacting across
London
, there is plenty of scope to recognize the enterprise and commitment of individuals and groups at local level.
The Event
We are looking for excellent examples of work that helps local people and brings peace to neighborhoods through celebration, reconciliation and collaboration. Examples from the past projects include school mentoring; martial arts training for young people, faith based community support; volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to reducing violence in their neighborhoods and faith based groups who help vulnerable young people. Where appropriate the winning entries will be
publicized to partnerships and voluntary groups across
London
as examples of potential good practice.
How to Enter
To put forward your nominations for any of the 11 categories listed below please complete this application form and submit to the Peace Alliance c/o LWOP 117 Bruce Grove, Tottenham, London, N17 6UR. All nominations must be received by 15th
September 2010.
The LWOP 2010 Awards will take place at the London Living Room (GLA) on the 23rd September 2010. For booking or more
information about the awards please contact The Peace Alliance on 0208 808 9439.
Categories
- Bravery Award – for an individual who has shown exceptional courage in keeping the Peace
- Community Safety Award (the Metropolitan Commissioner’s Award) – Best community safety / crime reduction initiative.
- Diversity Award – for an individual / organization working across diverse groups to bring about positive changes
- Londoners Peace Award (the Mayors Award) - for an individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to their community.
- Bridge Builders Peace Award - For young people actively building bridges between young people, communities, generations, faiths and cultures.
- Parents Peace Award – For parents who have demonstrated a commitment to bringing peace in heir families and community.
- Community Engaging Award – for an organization actively involved in engagement and connecting local communities.
- Turn Around Peace Award – ex-offender who has made a positive change in his/her Community.
- Volunteer Award – an award celebrating an individual committed to volunteering their time and resources to the benefit of local communities.
- Young Peron Peace Award – For students who have made the most outstanding contribution to their school or community.
- DREAM (Develop Real Examples and Mentors) - For a mentor who is actively making an impact in their community and inspiring others.
Rules of Eligibility
- Closing Date for ALL entries is 15th September 2010
- Entries must be fully completed and sent in to the Peace Alliance on official forms or online ONLY. Visit www.weekofpeace.org.uk. Late entries will not be accepted.
- All nominees must be either resident Londoners or run businesses in
London
- In all categories a short-list will be drawn up by the appointed judges. In all cases, the final decision rests with LWOP and correspondence will not be entered into. Only short listed candidates will be notified.
- Additional information and supporting evidence cannot be returned to applicants.
- The awards will be presented at the LWOP Awards Dinner on the 23rd September 2010 at the London's Living Room at City Hall, where winners will be announced.
- Community schemes nominated should show a minimum of 6 months activity.
- Previously submitted entries are not eligible ; except that previous non-finalist and non- winning entries may be submitted again if there have been significant new successes
- Self nominations will not be accepted
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