Two weeks to nominate your community champions
People in Inverclyde have just two weeks left to nominate deserving community groups to be honoured with the Queen’s Awards for Voluntary
Service.
Lord-Lieutenant Guy Clark - the Queen’s representative in Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire - is calling for local people to put forward voluntary groups who deserve recognition for their outstanding work in their community.
He said: “I know there must be many local organisations that would be worthy winners of this very special award.
“Voluntary groups make such a difference in their communities and make such a massive contribution to people’s lives. They do it selflessly and they deserve some public recognition.
“If you know of any deserving groups please get your nomination in by Friday 14 September 2018.”
The Award was introduced by the Queen in 2002 in celebration of her Golden Jubilee and ranks with the MBE for volunteer groups.
It recognises exceptional contributions made by voluntary groups who give up their time for their local communities.
Inverclyde Provost Martin Brennan said: ““There are many groups in Inverclyde doing a sterling job in their communities, and this is the chance to show them that they are truly appreciated.
“Volunteering takes time and energy and although they don’t do it for the recognition, this award allows us to say a huge thank you to those who deserve it.
“If you can think of any voluntary group in Inverclyde worthy of this prestigious award, make sure you nominate them today.”
Full details and nomination forms are available at the Queen’s Award for Voluntary web site.