Powys Volunteer of the Year
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Powys Volunteer Centre Volunteer of the Year Awards 2013 Nominations are open!
Nominations are now open for the Powys Volunteer of the Year Award 2013.
Do you know someone who has proved an inspiration to others through their volunteering?
Is there a group or organisation that you know of that has made a real difference to the community through their volunteering activity?
Is there someone that has made an outstanding contribution over the years that you feel deserves recognition?
Why not nominate them for a Powys Volunteer Centre "Powys Volunteer of the Year" award.
There are three categories of awards, Individuals 16-25yrs, Individuals over 25yrs, Groups (two or more individuals forming an informal group or a constituted organisation).
There will be an Outstanding Contribution award but this will be selected from the nominations from the other three categories by the independent panel of judges.
Closing date for applications is Friday 28th June 2013
The application form and criteria are available below
If you would like a word version please contact the PAVO Helpdesk on 0845 009 3288 or email: info@pavo.org.uk
Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards 2012
Volunteers and guests from across the county attended a special awards ceremony at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells on Thursday 19th July. The event was organised by Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations to acknowledge and celebrate volunteering in Powys. Awards were presented to individuals and groups who have made a major contribution to their communities by giving their time freely.
There were 10 winners chosen from over 100 nominations, the winners were divided up into 3 categories; the under 25 category, which was won by Bob Rogers, Josh Morris and Bernadette Schramm. The adult group which is the largest category in Powys was won by Jo O'Brien, Liz Lloyd and Betty Hicks and the group category, where a number of people work on a project together, was won by Rhayader Luncheon Club, Ponthafen Public Relations Group and Knighton Community Centre Committee. There was also an outstanding contribution award for an individual who has consistently volunteer over may years, this was presented to Keith Rollinson for his work with teaching disabled children and cadets sailing at lake Clywedog.
Glyn Davies MP was one of the guest speakers, who emphasised the importance of volunteering and a group of four volunteers, who conducted a "Parkinson" style interview, demonstrating the value of volunteering across our lives, from personal development, community benefit and how the statutory bodies gain from utilising the 3rd sector in the delivery of services.
Engraved trophies were presented by Hon Mrs Legge-Bourke, to volunteers who had been nominated by their peers for their commitment and efforts. The age of the award winners ranged from 16 to 80 years.
There are over 26,000 volunteers in Powys giving over £129 million in volunteer time, PAVO are grateful that they are able to recognises even a percentage of this and hope that the number of nominations will increase for next year's Awards
Individual Over 25 Award Winners
For more information about the winners details click on their names.
Individual Under 25 Award Winners
For more information about the winners details click on their names.
Group Award Winners
Knighton Community Centre Committee
Ponthafren Public Relations Group
For more information about the winners details click on the group names.
The Outstanding Contribution Award Winner 2012
The Outstanding Contribution award is for an individual who has consistently volunteered his or her time over many years. It is for the volunteer who regularly puts in a lot of hours and who can be relied upon to help out, often at short notice, but always cheerfully.
This years winner is Keith Rollinson.
For more information about Keith click on his name.
Volunteers' Week
National Volunteers' Week 1st to 7th June 2011 each year is the annual UK Festival of Volunteering which aims to recognise, reward and recruit volunteers. The second Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony was held during volunteers' week. There has been a 50% increase in the number of nominations this year with 64 nominations spread across the whole of the county. Award winners were presented with an engraved glass trophy and all nominees received a highly commended certificate.
For more information about National Volunteers Week see www.volunteersweek.org.uk
Powys Award Winners 2011
Award Winning Powys Volunteers Celebrate
- Award winners, special guests & PAVO Staff.
Volunteers from across Powys attended a special awards ceremony at the Hotel Metropole in Llandrindod Wells on Thursday 2nd June 2011. The event was organised by PAVO to acknowledge and celebrate volunteering in Powys.
Awards were presented to individuals and groups who have made a major contribution to their communities by giving their time freely.
Engraved trophies were presented by Hon Mrs Legge-Bourke, the Lord Lieutenant of Powys, to volunteers who had been nominated by their peers for their commitment and efforts. The age of the winners ranged from 16 to 80 years.
The ceremony took place during National Volunteers' Week, and 2011 is also the European Year of Volunteering. Roger Williams MP was one of the guest speakers, who emphasised the importance of volunteering and how our lives are enriched by them in so many ways. They help out in schools, hospitals, sports clubs, and village halls, as well as providing social services and helping people in other countries. The second speaker, Andy Bull, who lives in Powys, talked about his charity and the voluntary work it does in a Ugandan village.
64 people were nominated for an award this year, and it was a difficult task for the selection panel to decide on the winners for the different categories.
Carl Cooper: 'PAVO is proud to be celebrating the vital and inspiring work of volunteers throughout the county. The sheer scope of teh work that has been nominated reinforces the fact that there is a crucial role for the 3rd sector in the delivery of services and the building of a civil society.'
Individual Over 25 Award Winners
This age group makes up about 41% of the total number of volunteers in Wales.
Heather Summerfield (Talgarth)
For more information about the winners details click on their names.
Individual Under 25 Award Winners
In Wales, young people make up about 12% of the total number of volunteers. They bring enthusiasm and energy to a group or project, as well as new ideas. They often have to combine their voluntary work with school work. With increasing competition for places in higher education and in the workplace, volunteering experience can help to improve young people's educational and employment chances.
For more details about the winners click on their names.
If you would like to learn more about youth volunteering click here for more information.
Group Award Winners
This category is to acknowledge the work that teams of volunteers do in providing important services and facilities for the benefit of people in Powys. This category recognises the collective contribution that volunteers make, where each team member plays an equal role in producing a cohesive and effective service.
Newtown Whitestars Junior Football Club Volunteers
For more details about the groups click on their name.
Outstanding Contribution Award Winner
The Outstanding Contribution award is for an individual who has consistently volunteered his or her time over many years. It is for the volunteer who regularly puts in a lot of hours and who can be relied upon to help out, often at short notice, but always cheerfully.
Last year there was a separate category for the award which people could put forward nominations, but this year the panel made its choice from all 64 nominations that were submitted.
The panel selected Francis because she typifies so many people in the community who, over many years, have been active citizens, tirelessly and quietly devoting their time and energies in helping others for no financial gain. Yet their contribution enriches the very communities in which they work. Like so many volunteers she wants no praise or fuss for what she does. In her own words ' I just get on with it'.
To ready the list of Francis' achievements click on her name.
Powys Award Winners for 2010
- Mike King with his trophy surrounded by family and friends.
Congratulations go to Mike King who won the Outstanding Contribution trophy at the first Powys Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony held on 3rd June 2010 in the Hotel Metropole, Llandrindod Wells.
The event was organised by Powys Volunteer Centre, which is part of PAVO . Mike was nominated for his thirty years of voluntary work as groundsman, committee member and fundraiser at Llandrindod Wells Football Club.
One of the club members said:
'Mike King stands out as a wonderful example of someone who is a true hero in the community. His tireless contribution over 30 years has given countless numbers of people of all ages lots of pleasure. He does not court recognition, but he deserves to be recognised for his contribution'.
His trophy was specially designed and engraved by Welsh Royal Crystal, Rhayader and presented by the Lord Lieutenant of Powys, Hon Mrs.Legge Bourke LVO.
All the winners, together with their colleagues, friends and family attended a celebration meal. Kirsty Williams AM was the guest speaker and Roger Williams MP was one of many guests invited to celebrate volunteering in Powys.
Other award winners to receive engraved trophies were:
Individual Under 25 years
Jenny Thomas
Jessica Bailey
Isobel Toy
Individual Over 25 years
Gerald Corfield
June Phillips
Howard Bull
Groups
Rhosgoch Junior Football Club
Llandrindod Wells Tourist Information Centre
Hay & District Dial-a-Ride
Bron I'r Babi (BIBS)
Highly Commended Certificates
Went to:
Margaret Anderson, Noel Anderson, Roger Austin, Ivory Bickerton, Stephanie Davies, frank Evans, Margaret Finnis, Cliff Fry, Margaret Fry, Ann Jessopp, Den Jessopp, George Johnson, Judy Lyon, Paul Manning, Doreen Matthews, Pauline Moodie, Len Moors, Jessie Mumford, Edward O'Brien, Suzanne Roberts, Alan Rowden, Tom Ruell, Sian Thomas, Lorraine Vermeire, Lee Watkins, Bob Williams, John Williams, Jane Wood.
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