COMMUNITY AWARDS 2017: Countdown to nomination deadline

DM1617816a.jpg Crawley Community Awards 2016. Fee Steps receives the Performing Arts award from Dave Watmore, general manager of the Hawth. Photo by Derek Martin SUS-160320-004953008

Preparations are well underway for the awards ceremony being held at The Hawth on March 10 attended by our sponsors and shortlisted nominees. The judges meanwhile are getting ready to consider the nominations which have been coming in over the past few months.

There are 16 awards up for graps covering, sports, charity, education, environment and performing arts.

The Crawley Observer run the initiative in partnership with Crawley Borough Council and the Hawth Crawley are now in their second year.

DM1617776a.jpg Crawley Community Awards 2016. Matt Godfrey and The Othello Buddies receive the Volunteer group award from Cllr Patricia Arculus, Chairman of West Sussex County Council. Photo by Derek Martin SUS-160320-004736008

Last year, winners included the Ariel Theatre Group Othellos’ Buddies; the Springboard Project, the Celtic and Irish Society, Autism Support Crawley, Home-Start CHAMS and the Downsman Bowls Club.

Individuals recognised in 2016 for their achievements included Maria Hains, a passionate supporter of causes including Crawley Hospital and Manor Green College; St Catherine’s Hospice fundraiser Barbara Alderson and David Moon, who works tirelessly helping conserve Ifield Brook Meadows for future generations.

To make a nomination go to https://goo.gl/bb66Ju. The deadline is February 10.