The Lord Provost said: “I am really excited about the Glasgow Community Champions Awards. We are all aware of people: neighbours, friends and volunteers who go that extra mile to help others in their community. There are also the people who, in their paid work, regularly go beyond the call of duty to help others. The hard work and kindness of all these individuals young and old - often goes unnoticed. It is one of my priorities as Lord Provost to put this right and, in doing so, to recognize and promote civic pride in Glasgow.

“I am delighted that the Evening Times, Strathclyde Police and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue Service and Glasgow Community Planning Limited have committed themselves as partners in this campaign, to highlight and celebrate the  worthwhile and selfless actions of our local people. They make our communities the great places they are. I'd urge everybody to get involved and take part in the nomination process to recognise deserving community champions in their area."

The deadline for the Pollokshields and Southside Central (Pollokshields West; Pollokshields East; Greater Gorbals; Shawlands and Strathbungo; Toryglen; Govanhill) is January 9 2009. 

For further information about the awards scheme and to download a nomination form:

Community Awards Information (PDF 1.69MB)

Current Entry Form - Pollokshields and Southside Central (PDF 265KB)