Community Awards
About
The Urban Villages Community Awards celebrate the people, organisations and places making a difference across the five Urban Village areas:
- Ardoyne and Greater Ballysillan (North Belfast)
- Colin (West Belfast)
- Lower part of the Newtownards Road (East Belfast)
- Sandy Row, Donegall Pass and the Markets areas (South Belfast)
- The Bogside, Fountain and Bishop Street (Derry~Londonderry)
It’s not just about projects or activities which are supported by the Urban Villages Initiative – it’s about celebrating ‘what works’ and showcasing innovation wherever or however it happens in these areas.
Applications or nominations can highlight individuals or people living or working within Urban Village areas; or organisations, places or projects based in each place. Individuals can highlight the difference they have personally made or that of the organisation or project they’re involved with. Alternatively anyone can nominate someone or some activity in a Urban Village area, even if they’re not directly involved.
Youth Achievement Award
Recognising achievement by an individual (under 25 years old) or project involving young people which has made a positive difference in the community.
Education and Learning Award
Positive impact of school based approaches or organisations and projects helping learners of any age and all types to achieve their full potential.
Sport and Physical Activity Award
The role of sport and physical activities in building confidence, bringing people together or improving health and well-being
Celebrating Diversity Award
Activities which improve relationships between and within communities; connect people from diverse backgrounds or build understanding of different cultures and beliefs.
Creativity and Innovation Award
Using arts, creativity and other innovative approaches to help communities to work together to tackle social challenges and community issues.
Thriving Places Award
Buildings, meeting places or projects involving innovative design or use of public spaces which bring residents and visitors together in shared and safe places and provide focal points for improving community confidence and pride.
Remember – the person, group or project put forward for an award can be supported or funded from a variety of sources, or none at all! The Awards aim to celebrate people and approaches which make a positive difference in Urban Village areas, no matter how or who helps it happen.
Applications and nominations must be submitted by 5pm Friday 8 December 2017. You can fill in a simple form online via the link below:
There will be a finalist from each Urban Village area in every category. They will be announced in January 2018 and profiled in a local publicity campaign in the lead up to the Awards ceremony at Parliaments Buildings, Stormont on Wednesday 21 March 2018.
For more detailed guidelines covering the Awards, access the link below:
To find out more about the Urban Villages Initiative, access the link below: