Leicestershire First Awards
Posted by Kuang on Mon, 01 Sep 2008.
Do you know an unsung hero who deserves recognition for the good they do in Leicestershire – and who would enjoy giving £3,000 to a good cause in the county?
Leicestershire First is a new charity seeking to encourage leadership, excellence and citizenship. It is giving nine £3,000 awards to Leicestershire people – the money goes to the local charity of each winner’s choice.
Anyone can nominate anyone – a friend, family member, neighbour, colleague, fellow volunteer, etc.
Nominating is easy and straightforward – to find out how and see all the details about all the categories and a film of the first winner – just go to www.leicestershirefirst.org.uk or call 0116 249 5330.
Leicestershire First was officially launched on June 6, 2008, at County Hall in Leicestershire with the backing of the County Council and Leicester City Council. It has been set up and funded by Maurice and Vivien Thompson to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of Leicestershire people who through their endeavours help their fellow citizens and the community as a whole.
Maurice said: “By giving these prizes, we want to show the citizens of Leicestershire what great things are done by so many people who live among us and how giving – whether it is your time, money, skills, etc – benefits us all.”