7th The Gathering November 2015 ‘Community Champion’ Nomination Form Each year volunteers from communities within the National Park are honoured at the Gathering’s volunteer awards ceremony. These awards recognise the amazing work being carried out at grassroots level in communities across the Park, acknowledging the work of individuals and groups within the Park who have contributed greatly to the development and enhancement of their communities. Please √ select from the following award category that you are nominating: Long Standing Champion – This is in recognition of a community member who has shown an on-going and sustained commitment to supporting community life in their area. Local Food Champion – A community project which has celebrated the role local food and drink can play in community life. Young champion of the Year – A young person who has shown the skill, drive and determination to succeed in their chosen field. Champion Community 2015 - a community which has shown innovation, commitment and a community approach to improving life for those who live in work in and visit. Company Number - 247619 Scottish Charity number - SC 034382 www.thecommunitypartnership.org.uk Name of nominee: Tell us about the project/person that you are nominating (in no more than 100 words). Tell us how the community has benefitted from this project/persons involvement (in no more than 100 words) What do you think makes this project/person unique? (In no more than 100 words) (The nomination should come from a recognised group in your community – the Community Council, Development Trust, Hall Committee or other community group.) Nominating Organisation: Name of contact: Contact number: Please ensure that your nomination form reaches this office by 26th October and return to: Marie Harvey, Community Partnership, Carrochan Building, Balloch G83 8EG Alternatively forward by email to: marie.harvey@lochlomond-trossachs.org We are grateful to the following organisations for funding and assistance: