Nominate your local heroes for an Audentior Award 2017!

Every day there are people making positive contributions to the lives of others and achieving special things for Watford – now’s your chance to reward them.

The Audentior annual civic awards, now in their 14th year, are the Council’s way of rewarding townspeople who go above and beyond the call of duty; recognising those nominated as outstanding individuals, groups or businesses. The awards ceremony is a glittering celebration that takes place at Watford Colosseum and you can nominate someone by filling in a short form at Audentior Awards 2017 before the end of the day on Friday 7th July 2017.

Elected Mayor of Watford, Dorothy Thornhill, said: “These civic awards recognise hard work, dedication and personal achievement. Watford has countless people who regularly do wonderful things for the community – be it as a carer, volunteer, businessperson or sportsperson. These people speak volumes for Watford and have really put the town on the map. Help us to say thank you by nominating a person or group now.”

Watford Borough Council Chairman, Councillor Jagtar Singh Dhindsa, said: “I have been a councillor for 18 years, and I have lived in Watford for far longer than that. I have seen a tremendous amount of good work done by community-minded people in Watford to the benefit of the wider borough. They do it out of the goodness of their hearts, and it’s great that we can give something back to them through Audentior. Please nominate a worthy winner now for one of these fantastic awards.”

Audentior Awards 2016 Winners

The categories are:

· The Mayor’s Award

We are looking for someone who has dedicated their life to their work (paid or voluntary). This will be a high profile person in the community, helping make changes for the good of others in the town.

· The Chairman’s Award for Volunteer of the Year

This recognises a volunteer who generously gives up their time and talents for the benefit of the community.

· Charitable Group Award

This celebrates groups working for the good of the community, providing activities or services for others, with an established track record of great work.

· Charitable Business Award

Recognising a local business which actively supports the local community by encouraging staff to volunteer through an incentive scheme or giving staff time off to volunteer or through financial giving to a local group or charity.

· The Lewington Price Disability Award

This recognises the efforts and achievements of individuals or groups who live with disability, and shops, businesses and service providers offering excellent disabled access.

· The Mayor’s Sporting Achievement Awards (individual and group)

These are all about outstanding sporting achievement in Watford – particularly by young people.

· Special Achievement Award

This award may be given for making an exceptional contribution to the wellbeing of the town.

Remember the closing date for nominations is Friday 7th July 2017. To learn more, visit www.watford.gov.uk/Audentior

(Source: Watford Borough Council)