Oct 22, 2010 - and furtherance of the Irish language and culture in Co. Mayo. HALL OF FAME AWARD. This award is in recog
Eighteenth annual
Mayo People of theYear Awards 2010
NOMINATION PAPER Nominations must be sent to: The Secretary, Mayo People of the Year Awards Rehab, Breaffy Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Telephone: 094 9022770 Email:
[email protected]
MAYO PEOPLE OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2010 The purpose of the Mayo People of the Year Awards is to give recognition to a broad spectrum of significant achievements which might otherwise go unrecognised. Individual men or women or organisations may be nominated.
WHO MAY NOMINATE ? Any person or organisation.
WHO SHOULD BE NOMINATED ? Any person or organisation within County Mayo who, in the view of the nominating person or organisation, has made an outstanding contribution at local level. Such contributions may be characterised by, for example: Achievement
Commitment
Courage
Persistence
Distinction
SOME ATTRIBUTES RECOGNISED BY THE ADJUDICATORS Leadership, job creation, youth projects, economic development, professional and cultural development, pioneering or outstanding work in the education or environmental field, work on behalf of the disabled or underprivileged. If you are aware, through your work or your interests, of anyone who might qualify for the award, please nominate the person or organisation on the attached form.
MICHAEL DAVITT INTERNATIONAL AWARD In view of the huge numbers of emigrants who, for one reason or another, have been forced to leave our shores, we feel their achievements abroad should be rewarded. Nominations are invited for the Michael Davitt International Award, recognising the work they have been doing for groups and individuals in foreign parts.
YOUNG PERSON / YOUTH GROUP OF THE YEAR AWARD The aim of the award is to give recognition to the contribution being made by our young people to society in general and communities in particular. The Young Person / Youth Group of the Year Award is to recognise the positive role by our young people in enhancing community life.
GRADAM NA GAEILGE Tugann Gradam na Gaeilge aitheantas don té a bhfuil sár-iarracht leanúnach á dhéanamh aige nó aici i gcur chun cinn na Gaeilge agus an chultúir i gCo. Mhaigh Eo. Gradam na Gaeilge recognises the positive contribution that is being made by an individual in the promotion and furtherance of the Irish language and culture in Co. Mayo.
HALL OF FAME AWARD This award is in recognition of the work of an individual or group who have given years of unstinting service to their organisation, community, county and country.
Mayo People of the Year Awards 2010 NOMINATION PAPER Please tick:
Young Person / Youth Group of the Year Award Mayo Awards Michael Davitt International Award Hall of Fame Award Gradam na Gaeilge Award
The awards presentation will take place in the CASTLECOURT HOTEL, WESTPORT ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26th, 2010 This nomination is submitted by Name Address Telephone Number Signature Date
NOMINATION: Nominee’s Name Address The adjudicators wish to emphasise the importance of receiving comprehensive supporting details. Their decisions are final. Materials submitted with entries cannot be returned.
State reasons for nomination, giving fullest details and supporting documentation, if any.
Signature Closing date for receipt of entries is Friday, October 22nd, 2010 Award winners will be announced on Thursday, October 28th, 2010
