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Wiltshire Life Awards Initiative 2010

Now in its fifth year, Wiltshire Life is proud to announce, and seek nominations for, its Awards Initiative 2010.

The event presents a golden opportunity to recognise excellence in several different categories which will help to put this magnificent county even more firmly on the map.

There are ten award categories listed below. To enter, all you need to do is fill out an entry form (see below) and send it to us with a statement about why you, or the person you are nominating, should be a winner.

The awards will be presented at a gala, black tie dinner at Wilton House, Wilton on Friday 19 March 2010.

The Awards:

Principal award: Wiltshire Lifetime Achievement of the Year

The lifetime achievement award will be presented to the man or woman, currently living in Wiltshire, who has made the biggest 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 Carer of the Year

This is a prestigious award for a professional or 'amateur' carer, whether he or she is a doctor, nurse, paramedic, residential care worker, social worker, friend or family member who cares for someone close to them.

Wiltshire Business of the Year

There has been a slight change this year in that we are looking for a star business not a business person so if you know of or, indeed, are running a successful business that has a strong sense of identity, let us know.

Wiltshire Musician/Artist of the Year

This award can be won by a practising painter, craftsman/woman or musician who has made an outstanding contribution to the arts in the county. Evidence of success should be supplied with the entry.

Wiltshire Village Shop of the Year

The winner of this award will have shown great initiative in providing the best possible personal service and care for his/her village and who can demonstrate improved efficiency and or sales.

Wiltshire Independent Food Producer of the Year

This award will be presented to the person who has produced the highest quality product whether it is meat, fish or dairy and who has developed strategies to market and sell his/her produce in the county and beyond.

Wiltshire Community Group of the year

Community groups that make a worthwhile difference to the lives of Hampshire 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

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.

Wiltshire Sports Person of the Year

The Wiltshire Sports Person of the Year will be either a professional or amateur in any recognised sport who has made the most significant contribution to sport as a result of individual achievement or through personal contribution as a member of a team.

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 18 or under at the time of entries closing.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The WL awards are a perfect opportunity to not only increase your brand awareness but be a part of rewarding your community at the same time. Download a brochure to see what sponsorship opportunities exist.

How to apply

Apply online or download an application form.

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Friday 8th January 2010

Download the results and pictures from the WL Awards Initiative 2009.