Political | Posted on August 8th, 2024 | return to news
Nominate Dorset councillors for the 2024 Cllr Awards
Residents have one month left to nominate their local councillors for a national award.
Dorset councillors could be in line for a national award at the 2024 Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) and CCLA Cllr Awards – the only national ceremony that celebrates the contributions of councillors across England, Wales, and Scotland.
Residents have one month left to promote their local councillor before nominations close on Friday 13 September. The shortlisted candidates will be announced in the autumn.
This is the 15th year of the Cllr Awards, which shine a light on the achievements of local elected representatives who have made a tangible impact in their communities. Nominations are open to anyone – including members of the public, a fellow councillor, or a council officer – who wishes to acknowledge a councillor’s exceptional commitment to improving their community and achieving remarkable results over the past year.
The 2024 Cllr Awards has five categories: Community Champion, Leader of the Year, Young Councillor of the Year, Innovator of the Year and Lifetime Legend. Submitting a nomination is free and takes just eight minutes. Applicants must provide details about the nominated councillor, outlining why they deserve recognition and how their initiatives have positively impacted the community.
Jonathan Carr-West, Chief Executive, LGIU, said: “The LGIU is proud to once again host the annual Cllr Awards, paying tribute to our locally elected representatives and sharing examples of the innovation and dedication our councillors demonstrate day in, day out.
“More than ever, local communities rely on councillors, whose positive contributions impact our daily lives in many ways, from maintaining streets to funding community projects and shaping the character of our towns.
“Often working tirelessly behind the scenes, elected members frequently go unnoticed, making the Cllr Awards essential in highlighting their invaluable work. We anticipate a wave of nominations this year and look forward to hearing the remarkable stories behind them. These awards are made possible through the generous support of founding partners, CCLA.”
For more information and to submit your nomination, visit the LGIU website.
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