Awards
Wiltshire Life Awards Initiative 2009
Following the huge success of the last three awards initiatives, Wiltshire Life is proud to announce, and seek nominations for, its Awards Initiative 2009.
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 27 March 2009.
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 Person of the Year
The winner of this award will be a business person who has shown entrepreneurial skills. He/she will either be in business on his/her own account or employed by a company.
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 Garden of the Year
The Wiltshire Garden of the Year award is open to both gardens open to the public and to personal plots which show imagination and flair. After written and photographic submissions, the judges will draw up a short-list and may decide to make personal visits to those on this list before deciding the winner.
Wiltshire Chef of the Year
Who is the best chef in the county? This award will go to the chef, working in a hotel, restaurant or pub who, in the opinion of the judges, regularly provides the best quality and variety of menus.
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: MONDAY 5 JANUARY 2009
Download the results and pictures from the WL Awards Initiative 2008.