Following the great success of our national STAR Awards in 2005 and 2006, this year, as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations, we are increasing our capacity to provide recognition of the contributions and achievements of many more people by extending our campaign to regional levels.
Since being launched in 2004, Shaw Trust's STAR Awards have provided us with a means of acknowledging the individual achievements of many disabled and disadvantaged people who access our projects and services; they also provide us with a way of recognising the contribution made by employees, employers and other organisations who work in partnership with Shaw Trust to assist people in their route to employment.
"I really enjoyed the STAR Awards , I'd found it quite difficult to really get my head around what Shaw Trust did before and the STAR Awards really bought that to life. I felt really moved by some of the stories." Tony Golding, BT
"The Shaw Trust STAR Awards were great – they really brought home to me all that Shaw Trust are about, the reality of what you do and the difference it makes." Nicole Humphries, BUPA
"I loved the STAR Awards it was so nice to be there and learn more about other areas of the Trust and the good work we do with clients. I would definitely recommend to all staff that they should go if they get the opportunity." Lynda Howe , Shaw Trust Retail
"I had such a lovely day at the STAR Awards . I was made to feel so important and special, like a real star!" Richard Denyer, STAR Awards winner
This year, we will be hosting six regional STAR Awards ceremonies throughout the UK, the winners of each of these local events will automatically become shortlisted nominees for the national STAR Awards which will be held in London towards the end of November 2007
Regional STAR Awards will be held in:
- Scotland on 13th June, Murrayfield Stadium
- North West on 27th June, Holiday Inn Manchester Airport
- Central and Midlands on 4th July, Britannia Hotel Coventry
- South West and Wales on 17th July, Hilton Hotel Swindon
- London and South East - TBC
- North East - TBC
Nominees
A nomination process will be applied in each regional area. The nomination categories will mirror those for our national STAR Awards as follows:
A. Employer (National)
B. Employer (Local)
C. Partner Organisation
D. Employee (Shaw Trust Member of Staff)
E. Workplace Mentor
F. Volunteer
G. Individual Achievement (Shaw Trust Service User)
i) YPS
ii) Employment
iii) W&I
Shortlisted nominees in each category will be invited to attend the regional events, each will receive a Shaw Trust STAR Certificate, winners will be presented with STAR Award trophies.
The regional STAR Awards will feed into the national STAR Awards . This means that there will be no separate nomination process for the National STAR Awards 2007, the winners of each local event will automatically become shortlisted nominees for a National Award.
The Process
To nominate someone for a Shaw Trust STAR Award, simply download a printable entry form at the bottom of this page, complete it and return it with a written outline of your reasons. Or, you could simply make a nomination here online.
Submissions will be assessed and finalists will be shortlisted. A list of finalists for each region will be published on our website at www.shaw-trust.org.ukfollowed by full coverage of the winners in Shaw Trust's Network and Connect magazines.
National awards will be presented at a reception to be held in London towards the end of November 2007.
Timetable & Procedure
Nominations are now open and ongoing, the awards ceremonies are to be held throughout the summer.
You may enter as many people as you wish but please make sure you enclose separate entries for each.
Nomination Closing Dates:
Scotland - 18th May 2007
North West - 1st June 2007
Central & Midlands - 8th June 2007
South West & Wales - 22nd June 2007
London & South East - TBC
North East - TBC
Who can nominate? - Anyone working with and for Shaw Trust
Nominations can be made in the following categories
A. Employer (National)
Open to any national employer working with Shaw Trust, currently providing work placements or employment opportunities for Shaw Trust service users in your region.
B. Employer (Local)
For local employers working with Shaw Trust, currently providing work placements or employment opportunities for Shaw Trust service users.
C. Partner Organisation
An organisation working closely with Shaw Trust on a regular basis,eg Local Authorities, Health Trusts, Supporters, Sponsors, Referring Agencies, Service Providers etc.
D. Workplace Mentor
Someone working for a hosting or partnership organisation who has done more than provide day to day support for Shaw Trust service users within their organisation.
E. Volunteer
Someone volunteering for any part of Shaw Trust who has given something more.
F. Member of Shaw Trust staff
An employee of Shaw Trust who has gone beyond what is required of them in their day to day job.
G. Individual Achievement Awards
Shaw Trust service users who have overcome barriers to achieve things they never thought possible.
Full details of how to nominate, including hints and tips of how to catch the judges eye are included in the nomination form.
You can use our online form to make a nomination.
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