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High Sheriff looks to recognise individuals committed to communities with annual award

The High Sheriff’s Award, now in its 18th year, recognises South Yorkshire community workers paid or voluntary, who have had a significant impact on their community and surrounding environment.

Anthony Cooper, High Sherriff of South Yorkshire, looks to mark his term of office by recognising individuals who have shown exemplary commitment to their community, having gone that extra mile in service of their duties.   The award has two areas of recognition, one for adults and one focused at the under 18’s who have shown commitment, perhaps to a project or youth community scheme.

Ten adult finalists will be honoured at the awards ceremony in March with the outstanding finalist receiving the High Sherriff’s award along with a cheque for £500 to be donated to their chosen project, community group or charity. The youth award will receive a cheque for £250

The High Sherriff gratefully thanks the James Neill Trust Fund, without which the awards would not take place.

High Sheriff, Anthony Cooper comments, “There are people throughout the length and breadth of the county who are helping their communities in so many ways and their commitment often passes completely unrecognised, despite having given endless hours of their time.

Many have given years of service to their communities without asking for or expecting thanks, simply being keen just to make a difference.  The government constantly makes reference to an ‘age of austerity’ for the immediate future and this is a time when the communities in this region, could start to see the true value of this silent workforce, who unstintingly get on with the job at hand. There are many who deserve recognition and this award looks for one who stands out for special attention.”

Do you know the person that the High Sherriff is looking to honour? Nominations for the award can be accepted up to the closing date and the process is simple. Nominations can come from anyone, individuals or community organisations and the award criteria is available by writing to Anthony P Cooper, High Sherriff of South Yorkshire, 59 Snaithing Lane, Sheffield S10 3LF or by e-mailing acooper308@btinternet.com

Applications will be assessed by an independent panel chaired by the High Sheriff, which will identify the ten finalists from whom the winner and, if appropriate, a recipient of the under 18 category, will be selected.

The awards ceremony is due to take place at Rotherham Town Hall on 9th March 2011 by kind permission of the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor  Rose McNeely. 

Closing date for entries is 11th February.