If you know someone, or a group, who dedicates time to improving the welfare of residents of Bishopsteignton, or raises the profile of the parish through charity work, fundraising, environmental work, outstanding sport, art or cultural contributions, then please let us know…

Bishopsteignton Parish Council is launching its new Community Recognition Scheme, which aims to recognise the often-unsung heroes of the local community. Parish residents are invited to nominate individuals and groups whom they feel are deserving of this award. Nominations will be considered and winners decide by the Parish Council. Presentations of awards will take place at the Annual Parish Meeting. Successful candidates will be presented with a Bishopsteignton Community Recognition Certificate and a financial contribution to a local charity or a cause of their choice.

Please note: The Award Scheme has been designed to avoid creating undue time or financial burdens on the Parish Council. A budget shall be to be set for each financial year and/or sponsorship agreed.

Nominations may be made in respect of any individual or group who are either a resident within the Bishopsteignton/Luton Parish or a group that regularly undertake voluntary activities within the Parish.

Nominations may be made every year from October to the end of January (approximately). Nominations must be made using a form on the website, or a paper copy can be provided (request from the clerk). These may be submitted by email/post. After a closing date all nominations will be reported to the Parish Council.

Having received nominations, the Parish Council will consider these at a full council meeting to be held each February. Once the successful recipients are agreed these will be invited to the Annual Parish Meeting (held in March) to publicly receive their recognition award.

Criteria

At least one of the following criteria must be fulfilled and demonstratable:

• They have made a material contribution towards the improvement of services and facilities in the Parish.
• They have made a material contribution towards the improvement of the environment in the Parish.
• They have made a significant contribution toward improving the welfare or wellbeing of residents of the Parish.
• They have significantly promoted or raised the profile of the Parish.
• They have undertaken significant charitable work or charitable fundraising within the Parish.
• They have significantly assisted the work of the Parish Council in a voluntary capacity.
• They have demonstrated outstanding citizenship.
• They have been recognised for a significant personal achievement e.g. sporting excellence, contribution to arts and culture.

Award Scheme Rules

• Nominations received after the published closing date will not be considered.
• Nominations with insufficient evidence of community involvement will be returned to the applicant for more details, if time permits.
• Nominees should live in the Parish, but discretion can be granted to people or organisations from outside the parish boundary if there has been clear and substantial benefit to the Parish.
• A parishioner is not eligible to receive an award every year for service rendered.
• An application may not be anonymous.
• The decision of the Parish Council is final.
• Parish Councillors, BPC staff, or ward members may not receive an award

Fill in the Form Below
OR Download a Nomination Form.

This can be completed and submitted to the clerk to the council, or please contact for more details or alternative methods to make your nomination.

Nomination will be accepted until midnight on 31 January 2025.

Councillors will judge nominations at a closed meeting to be held on 3 March 2025.

Winners shall be announced and celebrated at the 2025 Annual Parish Meeting on Monday 7 April.

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