THOSE who make a difference to the community of a Flintshire town, are to be celebrated.

Mold Town Council is requesting nominations be put forward for the Mold Community Awards Scheme 2024. The scheme acknowledges the outstanding contribution and commitment of groups or individuals living or working within Mold town or supporting Mold residents.

Mayor of Mold, Cllr Teresa Carberry, said: "The Mold Town Council Community awards both acknowledge and celebrate the efforts of people who live, work, study and volunteer in our town, those who have gone the extra mile over the last year to help and support others or who have made a difference to their community.

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"We launched the awards in 2020. The last three years we have been overwhelmed by the response we received and I have been honoured to be part of the judging panel each year.

"I am again looking forward to reading through the nominations we receive, all the great reasons and stories about the nominees. I would invite as many people as possible to take the time to nominate people, businesses, community groups or organisations in Mold who deserve a public thank you."

There are five categories covering outstanding voluntary service and/or outstanding achievement within the community of Mold:

1. Volunteering award - for individuals or groups under the age of 25 who have made a difference to their community through their volunteering.

2. Volunteering award - for individuals or groups aged 25 and over who have made a difference to their community through volunteering.

3. Business of the Year - a business, be it retailer, market trader or service provider, which has shown commitment to the community it serves, through charity work, or the exceptional service it provides.

4. Sporting Achievement Award - award to be given to an individual or group that has achieved outstanding performance, shown outstanding ability or encouraged others to participate in a sporting activity. As individuals they may have provided coaching, training or admin support to a sports club or group.

5. Community Project/Event of the Year Award - this is for a project/event that has triumphed in the community. Supporting local people whether one-to-one or as a group - maybe a third sector organisation with projects that have had long-lasting impact on the community, maybe a community event, charity fund raising event or environmental project where the community has benefitted through learning new skills etc.

There is no limit on the number of nominations a person can submit. You can nominate in each of the five categories or just make one nomination.

A sixth award, which will be chosen by the Cllr Carberry, is the Mayors Choice Award, to be given to a group or individual who the Mayor considers has made an extra ordinary contribution to the Mold community or has provided aspiration to others

Nominations can be made online by completing the nomination form online, in English - https://rb.gy/ltzg0b or Welsh - https://rb.gy/lpzump

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Or email your nominations to events@moldtowncouncil.org.uk clearly stating which category or categories you are submitting for. Include your contact information and the contact details for your nominee. If you would prefer to complete a paper copy of the nomination form, call 01352 758532 option 3 or email the council and a copy will be posted to you or download from the council website: www.moldtowncouncil.org.uk

Closing date for nominations is Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

For further information please contact Jane Evans at Mold Town Council 01352 758532 option 3 or email events@moldtowncouncil.org.uk