Nominations now open for the Mold Town Council Community Awards Scheme 2021

The scheme acknowledges the outstanding contribution and commitment of groups or individuals who either live or work in the town or those who offer support to residents.

Mayor of Mold, cllr Teresa Carberry, said: "We want to use these awards to both acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of people, who live, work, study and volunteer in our town, who have gone the extra mile over the last year to help others.

"Their efforts, kindness, generosity, and sense of community have helped us all, to get through these unprecedented times.

"They have recognised the challenges our community has faced, and worked in a variety of ways to provide the support needed to overcome them.

"I cannot begin to thank them enough."

Councillor Teresa Carberry, mayor of Mold 2020/2021

There are five categories covering outstanding voluntary service and/or outstanding achievement within the community of Mold, which are:

1. Volunteering award - for individuals or groups under the age of 25 who have made a difference to their community through their volunteering.

2. Volunteering award - for individuals or groups aged 25 and over who have made a difference to their community through volunteering.

3. Business of the Year - a business, be it retailer, market trader or service provider which has shown commitment to the community it serves, through charity work, or the exceptional service it provides.

4. Sporting Achievement Award - award to be given to an individual or group that has achieved outstanding performance, shown outstanding ability or encouraged others to participate in a sporting activity. As individuals they may have provided coaching, training or admin support to a sports club or group.

5. Community Project/Event of the Year Award - this is for a project/event that has triumphed in the community. Supporting local people whether one-to-one or as a group – maybe a third sector organisation with projects that have had long-lasting impact on the community, maybe a community event, charity fund raising event or environmental project where the community has benefitted through learning new skills etc.

There is no limit on the number of nominations a person can be submit, as they can nominate in each of the five categories or just make one nomination.

If you would like to nominate more than one person or group in the same category, you will need to submit an additional form.

The sixth award which will be chosen by cllr Carberry, is the ‘Mayors choice Award’, awarded to a group or individual who they consider has made an extra ordinary contribution to the Mold community or has provided aspiration to others

Cllr Carberry, added: "Personally, I am very excited to see and hear the stories of the nominees and I would invite as many people as possible to take the time to nominate people who deserve a public thank you."

Nominations can be made online by completing the nomination form via https://forms.gle/ZqG2aHtzHCmpaTET7 or via https://forms.gle/KYkzmkhDjbQg6X3o8 for those who wish to complete the form in Welsh.

You can also email your nominations to events@moldtowncouncil.org.uk, clearly stating which category(s) you are submitting a nomination for, when submitting via email include your contact information and the contact details for your nominee.

If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of the nomination form, call 01352 758532 or email the council who will then post one to you.

Alternatively, you can download a copy via www.moldtowncouncil.org.uk.

The closing date for nominations is Friday, 12 March, after which Mold Town Council Community Awards panel will meet to discuss all the nominations that they have received, with winners being announced at the online awards ceremony on Thursday, 25 March.

For further information, contact Mold Town Council on 01352 758532 or via events@moldtowncouncil.org.uk.