2011 Volunteer of the Year Award Nomination Form

Part 1 – Information about the Nominee (person being nominated)

This is both an interactive and printable form. You can print, complete, and return by post ORdownload, complete electroncially, and return by email.

To be eligible for nomination for an award:

• Nominees must live, work or study in Islington or be volunteering for an organisation based

in Islington

• Nominees must have contributed to the community through volunteering

• Nominees must have shown commitment and made a difference

There is a separate form to nominate organisations who include volunteers in their work

Nominee First Name

Nominee Surname

Address

Postcode

Phone

Email

Age

Award nominated for: 16-25 years young volunteer of the year

26 - 60 volunteer of the year

60+ - older volunteer

Part 2 – Information about Nominator

Nominator First Name

Nominator Surname

Address

Postcode

Phone

Email

Name of the org. (if relevant)

Position in org. (if relevant)

Part 3 – Information about the organisation where volunteering was undertaken

Name of organisation where the nominee

has volunteered

Address of Organisation

Postcode

Contact person

Phone

How long has the nominee been a

volunteer for this organisation

Part 4 – Information about the nominee’s work

Describe the nominee’s volunteering and the reasons why you feel this person deserves to be

recognised for the award. You can write the details below or attach a brief statement to this form.

(No more than 1 or 2 pages).

1. Describe the volunteer’s work (including their time commitment)

2. Tell us what is special about this person and his or her work.

3. Tell us how the volunteer’s work has benefited the community.

Please return to: Elinor Hopson-Hill by 15th October 2011.

Nominations will close at 5pm on the day.

By post: Voluntary Action Islington, 200a Pentonville Road, London N1 9JP

By email: elinor.hopson-hill@vai.org.uk

Voluntary Action Islington Volunteer of the Year Awards 2011Voluntary Action Islington is very aware of the vital role volunteers play in the community and wants to

recognise and celebrate their work. At our AGM this year, we will be presenting the Volunteer of the Year

awards. These awards aim to distinguish three volunteers for their individual efforts within the community.

Categories:

• Young volunteer of the year – 16-25 years

• Volunteer of the year – 26-60 years

• Older volunteer – 60+

Eligibility:

1. Nominations are open to all organisations and residents of Islington

2. Nominees must have contributed to the community in a voluntary capacity

3. All sections of the nomination form must be completed

Who can nominate:

Organisations that work with volunteers can nominate their own volunteers. Residents of Islington can

nominate volunteers.

Nominees must:

• live, work or study in Islington or be volunteering for Islington based organisations:

• should have contributed to the community through volunteering

• have shown commitment and enthusiasm

Prize:

The winner of the Volunteer of the year awards will receive a certificate and a voucher. Winners will receive

their prize at the Voluntary Action Islington AGM to be held at 6-8pm on 9th November 2011 at the Voluntary

Action Islington Centre.

Voluntary Action Islington previously known asIslington Voluntary Action Council. Charity Number 291890.Patrons: Jeremy Corbyn MP, Lord Smith of Finsbury, David Vandivier.Chief Executive: Mike Sherriff.Company Limited by Guarantee Number 1913555.