The High Sheriff of Suffolk James Buckle this week launched the third High Sheriff’s Awards Scheme and called for voluntary groups to submit their entries for the leading annual community awards that reward the people doing life-changing work across the county. 

Nominations for non profit groups benefitting Suffolk people need to be made on a nomination form below or by calling 01473 734125 and must be received by us no later than 1st of March 2010.

The awards will be presented at a ceremony hosted by BBC Radio Suffolk’s award-winning presenter Mark Murphy at Wattisham Airfield on Wednesday 24th March 2010.

Entries should be submitted for one of four categories, including a new one this year to recognise partnership working:

The new Suffolk Community Partnership of the Year Award rewards and celebrates the way two or more groups or organisations have worked together to make a real difference in their community addressing law and order issues such as citizenship, community safety and crime prevention and thereby helping to make Suffolk a safer place in which to live.  At least one of the groups involved in the partnership must be a community group or charity.  The award consists of a trophy and a cheque for the not for profit groups involved. Click to download nomination form.

The Suffolk Crimebeat Award is given to a project or initiative undertaken by young people aged between 8-25 that has improved community safety, helped reduce or encourage crime prevention and promoted good citizenship. Please note that schools, as statutory organisations, are only able to enter extra-curriculum projects. The winner, who receives a trophy, is automatically put forward to the prestigious National Crimebeat Awards with a chance of winning £1000 first prize. Click to download nomination form.

Community Group or Organisation of the Year – there’s a trophy and a cash prize for the voluntary organisation or community group that is involved in projects that make the county a safer place to live.
Click to download nomination form.

The High Sheriff’s Suffolk Volunteer of The Year Award is presented to an individual who has worked way beyond the call of duty.
Click to download nomination form.

Grants

The High Sheriff Fund provides grants of up to £1,000 to support work that young people (aged 8-25) undertake to improve their communities and lives.

All projects that receive a grant from the High Sheriff Fund are automatically entered for the annual Suffolk Crimebeat Award.  

For further information or to apply for a High Sheriff Grant click here.