Friday, 26 April 2019

Pride in our Community 2019 Awards and Categories



Anti-Litter Award

A project that prevents  or reduces litter in the community, Eg anti Dog fouling measures, recycling measures and waste reduction measure.


This category is for a project that has restored a historical site, or developed a site of  historical /cultural significance.
Eco Friendly  Project
Biodiversity is basically a fancy word for nature. It was formed by merging together the two words ‘biological’ and ‘diversity’. It simply means the enormous variety of life on the planet. From the tiniest bacteria to the largest elephant... if it’s alive it’s part of biodiversity. Groups that embrace  preserve and protect wildlife, embrace the concepts of re-thinking, repairing, refurbishing, along with re-using and recycling items in their project.  Growing wildflowers is probably one of the most beautiful biodiversity projects you can undertake  Birds are a very welcome visitors all year round. So are our main Pollinators the Bees.  Be part of the All Ireland Pollinator plan

Who are the Socially Excluded? They include: Asylum seekers and refugees, Early school leavers, Older people living alone, Homeless persons, People with a disability, Single parents, Travellers, Unemployed persons, especially the long term unemployed , Marginalised men, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Does your project allow participation in society by any of the above?
Does your project enhance the experience of tourists to your area?  Does your project attract more visitors to your area?
Best Small Village / Area with population of less than 1000

Best project from a Large urban Area Population over 1000 people. Awards will be presented in each of the County Council Divisions. 
 Best New Entry 
Best Project by a community group who have not entered previously or best newly developed project.
In order to support the work of groups in maintaining existing projects we have introduced this award in recent years. Are you maintaining an existing project not entered in the last two years to a very high standard ?  You can now enter a new and existing project in the same year
A project that promotes healthy living. For example walkways, trails, walking routes, outdoor exercise equipment, playgrounds, etc

There are no limits on Innovation and creativity so it is up to you to impress us with ideas. Most innovative project incorporating new and unique features and inspiring others
This award will be presented to a Youth Club or Youth Project who undertake a project that is of benefit to their community.




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