Monaghan Integrated Development
Supporting Growth and Opportunity
Monaghan Integrated Development
2014

Purpose
Promoting social inclusion, supporting communities and developing volunteerism are key objectives of
Monaghan Integrated Development, the county’s local development company. The Community Achievement
Awards recognise, reward, celebrate and showcase the vital work of community groups and volunteers throughout the county.
Categories
There are nine award categories. Groups can apply under a number of categories, but a separate nomination form must be completed for each category nomination
General Conditions
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All nominated groups, individuals and businesses must be based in County Monaghan
Groups may be nominated by an individual, by another group or by themselves
Individual volunteers may be nominated by a Community/Voluntary group or by an individual
Judging
Nominations will be assessed by an independent judging panel. All nominations will be assessed on the basis of the information provided on the nomination forms. The judging panel reserve the right to contact nominated groups/individuals/businesses for clarification or further information.
The judging panel’s decisions will be final and not subject to appeal.
Presentation of Awards
The award winners will be announced at a presentation evening on Monday 20 th October at 8 pm in the Iontas
Centre, Castleblayney. All nominated groups, individuals and businesses will be invited to attend.
Closing Date
Please find a copy of the nomination form attached. Closing date for receipt of nominations is
5pm on Friday 19 th
September 2014
In the interest of fairness, late nominations will not be accepted.
Application Process
Completed nomination forms should be returned to:
Monaghan Integrated Development Or Monaghan Volunteer Centre
Monaghan Road Monaghan Integrated Development
Castleblayney 5 North Road
Co Monaghan Monaghan
Co. Monaghan
Completed nominations can also be e-mailed to: rbyrne@midl.ie
Or grace@volunteermonaghan.ie
For further information, or for assistance in completing the nomination form contact:
Monaghan Integrated Development tel: 042-9749500 or Monaghan Volunteer Centre tel: 047 72191

Under which Category do you wish to nominate Individual/Group
This award recognises groups who get new people involved in their activities Who can apply: Groups
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
What activities did the group run in 2014 to encourage new members to join? How many members joined?
Has the group undertaken new projects as a result of having new members?
A community who through its activities aims to encourage healthier lifestyles. Who can apply: Groups
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
What health activities did the group organise? How many people participated in these activities? What is the impact of these activities on people’s health?
This category recognises events organised and held within communities in county Monaghan that brings people together to participate in an activity, celebrate an event/local achievement, etc. Who can apply: Groups
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
What activities made up this event? How many people attended the event? Is this an annual event (if yes, what year did it start) What is the purpose of the event?
This award is for a community festival which has harnessed the voluntary spirit of a community to stage a memorable, inclusive and enjoyable festival. This festival must have taken place between 5th October 2013 and
19 th September 2014. Who can apply: Groups
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
How many people were involved in organising the festival (the organising committee & volunteers)? How long did the festival last for and when did it take place? Why was the festival organised? Is the festival an annual event (if yes, what year did the festival start)What benefits did the festival bring to the local community?
This award recognises a group or individual who has raised money for the benefit of a community project/group or charity in 2014. Who can apply: Both Individuals and Groups
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
The cause the funds were raised for? How much money was raised and how was it raised? Has the group/individual a history of fundraising?
A person who has made a real difference by enhancing your life or the lives of others in the community. Who
can be nominated: Individuals
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
What makes this person a good neighbour? Has the person been living in the community long? Give an example of a time when this person went above and beyond the call of duty.

This award recognises young community volunteers under the age of 25, who have demonstrated leadership qualities within their community/group. Who can be nominated: Individuals aged 25 or younger on the
20/10/2014 When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
What volunteering activities is the young person involved in? Give an example of how this young person demonstrated leadership when volunteering
This award recognises individuals who often go beyond the call of duty in order to put the needs of others or the local community first. Who can be nominated: Individuals
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
What volunteering has the person done in the last year? Has this person been volunteering for long? Give an example of a time when this person went above and beyond the call of duty
*New Category*
The key factor to economic stability and prosperity in the community is employment.
This award recognizes a local business that sees ability beyond disability. An employer who values diversity in the workplace and believes in the solid business case for employing a person/people with varied abilities.
Who can apply: Local businesses that employ people with varied abilities.
When answering questions 1 and 2 overleaf, please consider:
How many people with varied ability do you employ? How long have they been in your service? How has the person/people had a positive impact on your business? As a result of your experience have you encouraged other businesses to employ people of varied ability?
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