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The Adiaha Antigha award for the voluntary and community organisation which has contributed to children and young people’s wellbeing 2010 |
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Award for the voluntary and community organisation which has contributed to services for older people 2010 |
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Adiaha loved children and young people and we would like to hear about organisations who have developed projects that have made a real impact to the lives of local children and young people. Winner 2009: Hackney Volunteer Police Cadets Winner 2008: The Crib |
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Older people’s services are often overlooked and we are keen to recognise an organisation that has made a difference to life for local older people. Winner 2009: The Sharp End Winner 2008: The An Viet Foundation |
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Award for the voluntary and community organisation which has contributed to services for new communities 2010 |
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Award for the voluntary and community organisation which has contributed to services for faith communities 2010 |
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Hackney is a place that has always welcomed new communities - we would like to hear from organisations that have done exceptional work in this area. Winner 2009: Hackney Migrant Centre Winner 2008: Hackney Refugee Forum |
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Our faith groups play an important role in the life of the sector – nominate the organisation which you feel has contributed to this area. Winner 2009: Kadimah Centre for Wellbeing Winner 2008: Alevi Cultural Centre |
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Award for the voluntary and community organisation which has contributed to raising equality in Hackney 2010 |
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NEW for 2010 :Award for the voluntary and community sector organisation which has been the most enterprising in adapting to current challenges |
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Tackling inequality is one of the strengths of our vibrant sector – which group do you feel has made a significant contribution in this area. Joint winners 2009: CHOICE in Hackney & City & Hackney Carers Centre Winner 2008: African Community School |
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Do you know a group who has taken an innovative approach to face current challenges, either of recession or changes to services. Have they raised money locally through events, developed a new enterprise, or been creative in demonstrating the impact they have on their communities? |
Closing date: Thursday, 2 September 2010
Who can nominate?
Nominations are open to anyone who wants to enter their chosen voluntary or community organisation. For example, you may work or volunteer for the organisation or have received support from them. Equally, you may have worked with them on a project or you may be impressed by their work.
Which organisations can be nominated?
You can nominate any Hackney-based voluntary or community sector (VCS) organisation.
How to nominate?
There is a short nomination form to complete below. Just write why you think your chosen organisation should win the award and return to HCVS by 2 September 2010.
You can make as many nominations as you wish but please only nominate one organisation for one award at a time.
Nomination Form Click here to download the form (58 KB)
This leaflet tells you more about the awards Download an info leaflet here (72 KB)
Closing date: Thursday, 2 September 2010
What happens with your nomination and when will the winners be awarded?
A panel of HCVS trustees and staff willl look at each nomination and the winners will be presented at Your future, Our focus: Hackney Futures Fair on Tuesday, 7 September, 10am - 5pm at HCVS. Click here to find out about this event
About Adiaha Antigha
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These awards are in memory of Adiaha Antigha, HCVS' beloved Director, who passed away in 2006. Adiaha, pictured right was a champion for Hackney's voluntary and community sector (VCS).
Click here to read more about Adiaha (102 KB)
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Adiaha Antigha Community Achievement Awards previous winners
HCVS launched these awards for the first time in 2008. Find out about the previous winners in the links below.
2009 Winners Click here to read about 2009's winners (110 KB)
2008 Winners Click here to read about 2008's winners
Want to find out more?
Contact Gillian Trevethan on 020 7923 1962 or gillian@hcvs.org.uk
This leaflet tells you more about the awards Download an info leaflet here (72 KB) |