The nomination process for the 2013 Fusion Awards is now open.
The awards now in their eighth year will again reward some of the unsung heroes in the North West of England. From those working in a voluntary capacity to those reaching new heights in their chosen career - the Fusion Awards recognizes and celebrates their achievements.
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The event aims to improve community relations by providing a platform to celebrate the positive contribution made by individuals and organizations in the community.
They are open to all regardless of culture, background or religion, and are sponsored by Asian Image.
In 2012, among others we honoured Sylivia Lancaster of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation (Community Cohesion Award), Retired nurse Manhar Taylor (Man of the Year), Assia Shah (Public Service Award), Young Neighbourhood Champion Bethany Rose and Students from the Hollins Technology College (Youth Leadership Award). In 2011 winners included Polish Community worker Magdalena Stryjewska, Lancaster based charity The Abaseen Foundation, ,Young Neighbourhood Champion Shannon Doherty and boxer Haroon Khan.
You can nominate yourself or someone else. The finalists will attend a dazzling dinner event in May.
Categories
>> Entrepreneur of the year
This award is presented to the most successful and innovative entrepreneurial business leaders around the North West. As well as celebrating entrepreneurial spirit it aims to reward smaller and medium sized businesses who in the past year have had to make an extra effort to ensure their business reach new heights.
>> Community group of the Year
This award aims to reward community and voluntary groups that make a valued contribution to the towns and city’s in which they reside. In particular, it celebrates groups that have carried out innovative or groundbreaking projects or helped to create harmony between different communities.
>> Man of the year
Do you know a man who has excelled in the past year in their chosen career or has battled through against the odds to inspire others?.
>> Woman of the year
Do you know a woman who has excelled in the past year in their chosen career or has battled through against the odds to inspire others? Or helped to portray a positive image of the community through their voluntary or paid-for work?.
>> Achievement in Sport Award
We are looking for sportsmen, women and teams who have excelled in their chosen sport or those who are helping others reach their full potential.
>> Public Service Award
This award aims to recognise those working in the public sector who have excelled in their chosen career or helped to implement innovative ideas and projects. It is presented to an individual who has excelled in a public service role or who has led a project that has had a positive impact on community relations, social inclusion and health and welfare.
>> Community Cohesion award
Will be awarded to an individual or group who has help to breakdown cultural and religious barriers between communities through pioneering volunteer or paid-for work. This award recognises the achievements of people or groups who have made a significant impact on multicultural, anti-racism or community cohesion issues.
>> Youth Leadership Award
This award recognises the achievements of a person or group who has portrayed a positive image of young people in our community. It is specifically aimed at rewarding initiatives that have involved young people and is presented to a young person or group who has helped to dispel myths about their community or has volunteered for the betterment of others
>> Education Achievement Award
We are looking for students in schools, colleges and universities who have achieved outstanding results or completed their courses despite personal issues.
How to nominate
Simply fill in the form below. The nominee must be a resident or working in the North West of England. Closing date for all applications is March 31, 2013. The awards ceremony will take place in May.
Contact details
If you have any queries, please contact us.
>>Call us on: 01254 298263.
>>E-mail us on::skhan@nqnw.co.uk
>>www.facebook.com/thefusionawards
>> www.twitter.com/thefusionawards
For further details you may also see: www.thefusionawards.co.uk
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