Awards
Wiltshire Life Awards Initiative 2012
Award nominations are now open..
Now in its seventh year, Wiltshire Life is seeking nominations from all over the county for its popular awards ceremony, which will be held on March 22, 2012 at Marlborough Town Hall. Celebrating all that is noble, unassuming and heroic we invite you to think about the people who you feel deserve recognition for their amazing contributions to the county.
We have introduced two new categories for 2012, Wiltshire Visual Artist/s of the Year and Wiltshire Performing Artist/s of the year.
So take a look at the categories below and enter that special person, group or business. Everyone knows someone who has gone beyond the expected and gone that extra mile (click here for entry form).
Sponsorship opportunities for the awards for 2012 are available now. Please contact Jane Reid on 01722 717018 for further information.
The Awards:
Principal award: Wiltshire Armed Forces Hero of the Year
Our armed forces are full of heroes who every day make a huge difference to our lives but is there one person, whatever their rank, who stands out for the service they have given to their country and county?
Wiltshire Lifetime Achievement Award
Sponsored by Acreman
The lifetime achievement award will be presented to the man or woman, currently living in Wiltshire, who has made the most significant contribution to the county during their lifetime. The judges will be looking for the most distinguished service or remarkable achievements displayed over a period of time.
Wiltshire Environmental Excellence in Business Award
We are looking for the most environmentally efficient and successful ‘green’ business that has a strong sense of identity and financial success, illustrates sound staff motivation and growth and a sustainable and responsible ‘green’ business model. This can focus on working with and conserving natural local resources, qualifying for carbon offsetting, evidence of supporting recycling and / or promoting renewable methods, working with conservation criteria and utilising traditional and innovative methods. All or some of the above are valid criteria for entry.
Sponsored by Abicare
Wiltshire Carer / Community Hero of the Year
This is a prestigious award for a professional or family carer, young or old, whether he or she is a doctor, nurse, paramedic, residential care worker, social worker, friend or family member or child who cares for someone or a group of people close to them. Perhaps the individual goes that extra mile and illustrates a selfless ability to put other people's immediate needs before their own and in so doing deserves recognition.
Wiltshire Business of the Year
Sponsored by
Richard Griffiths & Co
We are looking for a star business, not an individual, so if you know of or, indeed, are running a successful and unique business that has a strong sense of identity, let us know. We are looking for financial success, staff motivation and growth and a solid, proven and sustainable business and ongoing marketing plan.
Wiltshire Independent Food/Drink Producer of the Year
Sponsored by
Stanton house hotel
This award will be presented to the person who has produced a high quality or unique edible product, whether it is vegetable, meat, fish, dairy or beverage and who has developed strategies to market and sell his/her produce throughout the county and beyond.
Wiltshire Community Group of the year
Community groups that make a worthwhile difference to the lives of Wiltshire residents are in the running for this prize. Working with the police to make the community a safer place or with schools or the elderly, the judges are looking for the group that is at the very heart of its community.
Wiltshire Restaurant/Pub of the Year
Sponsored by
Twenty One B
Which is the best restaurant or pub in the county? This award will go to the establishment, whether a hotel, restaurant or pub which, in the opinion of the judges, provides regularly the best range of food, atmosphere and service.
Sponsored by
Total Foot Health Salisbury
Wiltshire Sports Person of the Year
The Wiltshire Sports Person of the Year will be either a professional or amateur in any recognised sport that has made the most significant contribution to sport as a result of individual achievement or through personal contributions as a member of a team.
Sponsored by
Warminster School
Wiltshire Young Achiever of the Year
The Wiltshire Young Achiever of the Year award will be given to the person who has made the most outstanding contribution, in whatever field, and is aged 24 years or under at the time of entries closing.
Wiltshire Visual Artist/s of the Year
New for 2012. This award is open to practising painters, photographers, illustrators, sculptors or craftspeople who have made an outstanding contribution to the arts in the county. Evidence of success and examples of work, photographic or digital, should be supplied with the entry.
Wiltshire Performing Artist/s of the Year
New for 2012. This award is open to anyone in Wiltshire whose performances have made an outstanding contribution to performing arts in the county, either as an individual or as a group. Evidence of success should be supplied with the entry.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Wiltshire Life awards are the perfect opportunity to not only increase your brand awareness but to reward your community at the same time. For further details, contact advertising manager Jane Reid on 01722 717018.
How to apply
You can apply through the website (click here) or alternatively contact Sarah White on 01722 717033.
Just to give you a taste of the awards, download the results and photos from 2011 here.