Do you know an unsung local hero who deserves recognition for making a difference?
When I’m out and about across my constituency I meet amazing people who go above and beyond for our area. Whether it’s someone who gets people together who would otherwise be lonely, gives local kids the chance to play a team sport, transforms a wasteland into a nature reserve, organises the community Christmas lights, runs an outstanding community business or any number of things I haven’t even heard about, there are hundreds of people making a difference without expecting anything in return.
I know these people do what they do out of the goodness of their hearts, but as their MP I would like to make sure they are recognised and thanked on behalf of us all. That’s why, this January, I am launching my first ever Unsung Heroes Awards.
I am going to be looking for nominations of local people and organisations who make a difference, big or small. Please have a think about who you might know to nominate. It could be an individual, a group, an organisation or a business. They might be doing something for the community that helps people, nature or animals, improves our environment, looks after our heritage, makes things better in the here and now or looks to the future. There are no hard and fast rules about what counts.
You can nominate as many individuals, community groups and businesses as you like but please ensure they have consented to be nominated.
Nominees must live or be based within the constituency of Faversham and Mid Kent or what they do must benefit this area. If you’re not sure, just pop their postcode into www.writetothem.com.
Winners will receive a certificate and a monetary donation to their cause or a charity/good cause close to their heart.
The nomination form is below. I look forward to receiving the entries and announcing the winners in April. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for everything they do that makes Faversham and Mid Kent the special place it is. And thank you for nominating!
