The 2008 Peace Awards

The Peace Awards 2008
NOMINATE NOW! The London Week of Peace Awards 2008 will be presented at the annual dinner and fundraising auction on 18th September 2008 to recognise diverse contributions to the peace and safety of London’s communities through individual or collective endeavour. The Awards, form part of the London Week of Peace and are sponsored by partners from the public and private sectors working together to support this initiative. This year’s theme is ‘Dreams’, and is based upon the need to provide good role models and mentors for young people. In all cases recipients will be shown to have contributed to greater community cohesion, safety and peace in local neighbourhoods as well as across the Capital. While some categories lend themselves to nominations for major projects impacting across London, there is plenty of scope to recognise the enterprise and commitment of individuals and groups at a local level. So, be brave! We are looking for examples of work that helps local people and brings peace to neighbourhoods through celebration, reconciliation and collaboration. Examples from past projects include school mentoring; martial arts training for young people; faith based community support; volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to reducing violence in their neighbourhoods and faith based groups who help vulnerable young people. Where appropriate the winning entries will be publicised to partnerships and voluntary groups across London as examples of potential good practice.
AWARDS CATEGORIES
BRAVERY AWARD For an individual who has shown exceptional courage in keeping the Peace.
COMMUNITY SAFETY PEACE AWARD (The Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Award) Best community safety / crime reduction initiative.
CORPORATE PEACE AWARD For a business which has made the best impact through their committment to social responsibility.
			DIVERSITY PEACE AWARD Best forum bringing local community voluntary groups together for positive changes.
			LONDONERS PEACE AWARD (The Mayors Award) For an individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to their community.
			MAKING THE PEACE AWARD For young people actively building bridges between young people, communities, generations, faiths and cultures.
PARENTS PEACE AWARD For parents who have demonstrated a committment to bringing peace in their families and community.
PEACE MAKER PEACE AWARD A campaigner for peace who defends the rights of other people.
TURN AROUND PEACE AWARD Ex-offender who has made a positive change in his/her Community.
			VOLUNTEER AWARD An award celebrating an individual(s) committed to volunteering their time and resources to the benefit of local communities.
			YOUNG PERSONS PEACE AWARD For students who have made the most outstanding contribution to their school or community. Take a look at the Winners in 2007
RULES AND ELIGIBILITY 1. Closing date for ALL entries is 5th September. 2. Entries must be fully completed and sent in to the Peace Alliance on official forms or online ONLY. Late entries will not be accepted. 3. All nominees must be either resident Londoners or run businesses in London. 4. In all categories a short-list will be drawn up by the appointed judges. In all cases, the final decision rests with LWOP and correspondence will not be entered into. Only short listed candidates will be notified. 5. Additional information and supporting evidence cannot be returned to applicants. 6. The awards will be presented at the LWOP Awards Dinner on the 18th September 2008 at the Royal Garden Hotel, London, where winners will be announced. 7. Community schemes nominated should show a minimum of 6 months activity. 8. Previously submitted entries are not eligible; except that previous non-finalist and non-winning entries may be submitted again if there have been significant new successes. 9. Self nominations will not be accepted.
To put forward your nomination for any of the 11 categories listed below please either: Download pdf form OR Fill in Online Form
For any more information about the awards please either: Email info@weekofpeace.org.uk OR Contact The peace Alliance on 020 8808 9439