The 2014 National Lottery Awards, which include a heritage category and is open to any organisation that has received National Lottery funding, are now open for nominations, with a deadline for entries of Wednesday 12 March.
IHBC members may be aware of community projects which they feel deserve a nomination.
The National Lottery writes:
The National Lottery Awards have seven categories – each reflecting an area of Lottery funding: Arts, Education, Environment, Health, Heritage, Sport and Voluntary/Charity.
The entrants that make it to the finals of The National Lottery Awards will receive national recognition at a star-studded event, broadcast on BBC One, later this year. They will also have a chance to win a £2,000 cash prize.
John Barrowman, presenter of last year’s Awards show, is urging people to propel their favourite charity into national limelight.
John says: ‘National Lottery players raise an incredible £33 million every week for Good Causes. Think of the life-changing projects in your community and the chances are they’re Lottery-funded. Funding is supporting a range of causes from helping adults into employment and community sports to urban regeneration and ground-breaking arts projects. The Awards are a great way of celebrating the passion and dedication of those who work on these Lottery-funded projects and without whose help, it just wouldn’t be possible.’?’Whether it’s healthy eating skills sessions for young mothers, volunteering opportunities for older people or an environmental initiative – if you are involved in or know of a project large or small, that is making an outstanding impact in your community, we want to hear from you.’
Lottery News Article: LINK
Nomination forms: LINK
