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People’s awards to recognise champions

Do you know somebody who does something special for Swindon, whether it be on a neighbourhood,
town wide or national scale?
The hunt is on for the people who
The Blackthorn School put in the effort to make Swindon
of Photography a better place because of their com-
mitment to others and their willing-
ness to do that little bit extra. He or
New 10 week she could be:
midweek evening • a child or adult who has displayed
and day courses from remarkable courage;
18th January • a gutsy community champion
who has improved a neighbour-
hood;
www.photography-courses.com • a tireless charity fund-raiser or
Tel: 01454 416937 campaigner;
or 07920 116492 • a devoted carer;
• an inspiring teacher;
• an exemplary young person
who should be recognised as a role
model;
• a volunteer selfless in giving their
time; The Mayor David Wren with coun Steve Wakefield and two of last year’s winners,
Cher Sawyer of homeless charity Threshold and Ali McCallum, 12, who first came
• a neighbour who is always there, to prominence last year after The Link highlighted how he had raised thousands for
fair weather or foul;
the orphanage in India which saved his life as a baby
• someone who has excelled in
sport or given unselfish service to The award launched by last about the person you wish to nomi-
their club. year’s mayor coun Steve Wakefield nate and why he or she should be
At the launch of The Pride of attracted 46 nominations. This year considered for the award.
Swindon 2010 awards in December coun Wren hopes to receive 60 or 70 Send your nomination with
Swindon Mayor councillor David by the closing date of 26 February. the person’s contact information
Wren said, “the awards recognise Nominees will be invited to a cer- and also your details to: Pride of
the lengths people go to make a emony in April when the winners Swindon Awards, The Mayor’s
difference in their community. They will be announced. Office, Civic Offices, Euclid Street,
are the unsung heroes amongst us To nominate somebody (who Swindon SN1 2JH.
and I’m looking forward to reading must live or work within Swindon For an electronic entry form, mail:
the nominations.” borough), write up to 250 words [email protected]
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