We all know someone who has gone out of their way to make us feel special. Here is your chance to honour the neighbour who goes the extra mile, the colleague who shines in your workplace, the brave friend who has overcome illness, the teacher who has poured their life into your child, and the community organisation making a difference … these ordinary men, women and children live extraordinary lives and make Sheffield a brilliant place to live in. Let’s honour them and celebrate everything that is amazing about our city.
Nominations open on 1st September 2009. The closing date for nominations is 5:00pm on Friday 23rd October 2009.
There are 10 categories to choose from. Click on a category and nominate your hero online or download a nomination form and send it to the Night of Honour office. Here are the awards available this year:
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Sheffield's Best Secret Angel - This volunteer is someone who selflessly helps others without looking for reward or recognition but certainly deserves it. Whether they are running a community group, giving time and energy helping charities raise money, shopping for the elderly, walking the dogs at the local shelter or running the local neighbourhood watch, they are dedicated to making people feel great. |
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Sheffield's Best Community Organisation of the Year - We want to honour an organisation that pours itself into the local community. They are helping people to become champions. |
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Sheffield's Best Business Angel - These extraordinary employees and businesses are dedicated to raising funds & practically helping people less fortunate. They sells buns, renovate playgrounds, race dragon boats, walk over hot coals and come to work in fancy dress all in aid of a good cause. |
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Sheffield's Lifetime Achievement Award 2010 - This person truly is a hero. They have spent years pouring their lives into others and endeavouring to make Sheffield a better place. They have influenced many through their achievements and their life. They may not have been recognised for their work but they have truly made a difference to others. |
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Sheffield's Braveheart Award - This champion is overcoming or has overcome life's challenges with courage, laughter and determination. Obstacles such as illness, disability, adversity and bereavement are turned into opportunities. They are Sheffield's true heroes. |
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Sheffield's Best Queen and/or King of Customer Care - Do you know a shop assistant or call centre advisor who goes out of their way to make your day? What about a bus driver who says good morning and always remembers your stop, or maybe a parking attendant, waiter or receptionist that always make you smile because they are happy and helpful? Then tell us who they are. |
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Sheffield's Best Investor in Children - These classroom assistants, youth leaders, teachers, lunch-time supervisors, scout troop leaders and caretakers are dedicated in raising young champions. They see potential, put no limits on children, and pour their lives into this generation. |
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Sheffield's Best Carer - They have hearts of gold, always putting the interests of others before themselves. These nurses, nannies, doctors, midwives, foster carers, and nursing home workers are always putting a smile on our faces and brightening our day. |
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Sheffield's Champion Child - A child that is overcoming or has overcome adversity with a smile and resolve to succeed, embracing today and the future with renewed hope. |
