Nominations now open for 2^nd Torfaen Community and Volunteer Awards.

If you’re looking to nominate, we thought we’d take a look at each category and give you some examples of the kind of thing we’re looking for this year!

Sports Volunteer/Group of the Year is sponsored by Uddr.

This award recognises an individual or volunteer led clubs, teams in Torfaen whose contribution to sport has made a real difference by providing their time to support sport & recreational activities in Torfaen.

For example, nominees may have

• Used sport as a way to tackle social isolation/loneliness.
• Used sport as a tool to positively impact the lives of participants.
• Used sport to promote the inclusion of marginalised groups.
• Volunteer at a community sports club
• Coach a youth sports team
• Volunteer with an organisation that promotes diversity in sport;
• Support a local recreation centre
• Organise volunteer led outdoor activities
• Share their time to support community recreational activities
• Volunteer to teach inclusive physical activities
• Take part in a committee for a local sports programme
• Or take part in any other volunteer activity that supports sport or recreation!

So if you know someone who deserves a chance to be recognised for their commitment, dedication and hard work please take a few minutes of your time to nominate at this form: http://tvawales.org.uk/volunteer-awards/

Nominations close on 31^st July 2022, so you still have time.

Look out for more categories that we’ll be taking a closer look at, and other updates as the big day of 21^st October 2022 looms!

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