Nominations are now open for the GAVO Volunteer Awards 2024.
Taking place this September and October, the annual awards will celebrate the incredible work of volunteers in Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly and Newport. The awards are an opportunity to say thank you to those that make a positive impact in their community.
Each day thousands of people give their time freely to protect the environment, lead youth activities, preserve our heritage, support those in need and respond to international crisis.
The closing date for nominations is 5pm Friday 19th July
Any additional questions or queries, please get in touch with us at volunteering@gavo.org.uk
We look forward to receiving your nominations!
You can nominate an individual or group in the following categories:
Trustee and Director
This Trustee and Director award recognises the often, unseen work of those individuals who make an enormous difference to all our charities and community and voluntary groups. Trustees and Directors make important decisions about how an organisation operates to ensure they comply with legislation and regulations, and maintain their integrity.
Food Sustainability
This Food Sustainability award celebrates those individuals who support environmental issues, such as reducing food waste, improving food sustainability and subsequently helping those people in need.
Sport & Leisure
This award celebrates those who give their time to supporting and developing local sport and recreational projects in their communities. This could be football or rugby clubs, bowls, or tennis, even yoga or hiking groups.
Community Advocate
The Community Advocate award recognises those individuals who contribute to the community by helping people, and groups to find a place where they feel like they are part of something, respected by others and feel valued.
Environmental
The environmental award celebrates those individuals or groups who encourage communities to become more sustainable and they go the extra mile to protect our planet for future generations.
Inspirational Young Person (14-25)
This Inspirational Young Person award recognises those young people who are making influential decisions about their communities and are role models amongst their peers. These individuals make a significant and positive impact on local communities by seeing things from a youthful perspective and know what they want their future communities to look like.
Family Champion
The Family Champion award acknowledges those who go the extra mile for our next generation. Supporting Parent and Toddler groups, social coffee mornings, and PTAs are just some of the ways these individuals help improve the lives of children, young people and families in our communities.
Health & Wellbeing
This award celebrates those who help others to manage some of the challenges and personal struggles that life can present. With a caring and compassionate nature, these individuals or groups support people to improve their health and wellbeing needs.
Inspirational Journey
This Inspirational Journey award is an incredibly special award for the individuals who the standout from the rest and take their volunteering responsibilities to another level. This award would be given to individuals who the judging panel feel are a true inspiration to us all.
Culture and Heritage
The Culture and Heritage Award recognises the work of those who ensure culture is central to our vibrant communities. These nominees go above and beyond to protect their culture and heritage for their present and future generations.
Most Innovative Social Enterprise - Caerphilly Nominations Only
Most unique idea, greatest contribution to the community and opportunities for volunteers.
A panel of local community representatives will choose one winner and one runner up in each category who will be invited to attend our regional awards later this year.
We look forward to receiving your nominations!