Celebrating everyone from grandparents and neighbours to community champions and teachers, the awards’ aim is to mark some of the wonderful day-to-day activities and achievements of Islanders who help make Jersey such a special place to live.
And in order to keep the community at the heart of the awards, Islanders will be asked to nominate potential winners and be involved in the voting and judging, via the newspaper and online.
10. Community Champion(s) of the Year
The award:
THIS award seeks to recognise any individual or group who gives something back to the community.
It could be a parish official who is always there when needed, a member of a local youth or play group, someone who dedicates their services to a local church, or simply a local resident going that extra mile for their parish.
Jersey is one big community, and that is only made possible by the generous actions of these remarkable people – the very people who help to make our Island such a special place in which to live.
The sponsor: RBC Wealth Management
WITH more than 900 employees in Jersey, RBC Wealth Management is a a global giant which still cares about the Island community in which is has operated for the past 50 years.
At its helm, managing director and head of banking Chris Blampied knows the importance of staying in touch, particularly with his home Island of Jersey.
Mr Blampied said: ‘As a major Island employer, we are committed to being a good corporate citizen, through activities such as community sponsorships like the Swimarathon, the staff-nominated Charity of the Year, which this year is Mind Jersey, environmental volunteer projects, including RBC Blue Water Project grants to the National Trust for Jersey and Durrell, staff grant schemes and a corporate donations fund.’
WHY THESE AWARDS?
‘I think it’s fantastic that the Jersey Evening Post has taken a lead on this, obviously recognising 125 years of community life.
‘We have been involved in Jersey for more than 50 years and with our footprint in the Island, we thought it was a fantastic opportunity to recognise so many deserving people for the work they do.’
WHY THIS CATEGORY?
‘For us, this was the most appropriate category.
‘We have such a large team of individuals working for us, many of them participating in community life, giving of their time and sometimes giving of their money.
‘Supporting this particular category enables us to recognise a group of individuals who may be unsung but who do a great job and make a tangible difference to Islanders’ lives.’
WHAT WILL YOU BE LOOKING FOR IN THE WINNER?
‘It could be quite a broad category of contributions, but really what we are looking for is someone who has given his or her time to make a real difference to people in the Island community.
‘It could be that they can demonstrate that they have had a very positive effect on people’s lives.
‘It could be a group of people or just an individual – the category is open to a wide range.
‘We are looking for people to come forward with examples of the contributions a group or individual has made.’
- Ambassador of the Year
- Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year
- Grandparent(s) of the Year
- Community Champion(s) of the Year
- Environmentalist(s) of the Year
- Jersey Angel of the Year
- Teacher of the Year
- Unsung Sporting Hero of the Year
- Customer Service Employee of the Year
- Young Star of the Year
- Neighbour of the Year
- Inspirational Leader of the Year[/breakout]
We are searching for the Islanders who make our community so special.
There are many things which contribute to make Jersey such a wonderful place to call home, from the fabulous beaches and cliff-path walks to our safe and healthy environment. They all play their part.
But above all, it is the amazing people in our community who are responsible for making this small rock, measuring just nine miles by five, stand out as such a wonderful place to live.
And that is why, as the JEP celebrates its 125th anniversary, we feel it is time to honour Islanders who make a difference, many of whom devote hours every day to make this a better place.
Often the achievements of these community heroes go unrecognised, their efforts beneath the radar of most.
Being part of that community means that the Jersey Evening Post and, more importantly, its readers, are best placed to find and honour these selfless Islanders.
It is our readers who will nominate worthy individuals and it is our readers who will be the judging panel, making the Pride of Jersey Awards unlike any others.
From grandparents and neighbours to community champions and teachers, we want to celebrate all aspects of life in the Island.
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will be featuring each of our 12 categories in detail, speaking to 12 local businesses who have teamed up with us to become our awards’ partners and, most importantly, explaining how people can start voting.
These awards will become an annual celebration of those who bind our community together and we are extremely proud to be in a position, after tewelve-and-a-half decades of serving this Island, to be launching the Pride of Jersey Awards.
