From Castlebar - County Mayo -
Passion for The World Around Us Award
By Jimmy Healy
22, Apr 2006 - 15:25
Castlebar Chamber and Vodafone have called for the people of Castlebar to recognise those who make life in Castlebar better by nominating them for a Passion for the World Around Us Award. Whether they are carers, environmentalists, volunteers or just good citizens who contribute in some other way to the community, they are all eligible for the award.
Castlebar Chamber and Vodafone recently joined forces to announce the plan for the Passion for the World Around Us Awards for 2006 which will see two individuals and one business honoured for their work with the community in Castlebar. The nominations will be considered by a local selection panel.
Recipients of the Passion for the World Around Us Award will receive a certificate and a specially commissioned, handmade award designed by Irish artist Michele Hannan. The award will be presented in early summer.
Nomination forms are available from Castlebar Chamber 094 9024845, local Vodafone stores or via www.vodafone.ie , once completed the forms should be returned to the Chamber.
Download nomination form
Entries can also be sent via email, to passionawards.ie@vodafone.com, simply send the name of the person or business being nominated, and why they deserve the award. The deadline for entries is Sunday 30th April 2006 and the award will be announced a short time later. Last year the winners included Finbarr Staunton with Snugboro Community Group, local cancer support worker Christine Collins and Joe Butler.