Claire Morgan 05/03/2021 News

We are having an online awards ceremony at AdFest on 23^rd June. The awards are to celebrate the great things self-advocates and groups have done over the last year.

There are 6 awards. You can put yourself forward for 1 award or more than 1 award. You can also put someone else’s name forward for an award. The 6 awards are:

Members – Linton Gower Memorial Award:This award is for a member or members who have done something outstanding towards the running of their self-advocacy group.

Ideas: This award is for a member, or a group, who have worked with others on an idea. The idea should be something that improves the lives of people with learning disabilities in Wales.

Rights:This award will go to a member or group who has helped people know about or access their rights.

Reflect: This award will go to a member or group who can show they have learnt from their experiences and made a change.

Organisation: This award is for a group that has worked together to be a strong group and included everyone.

Review: This award is for a group or member who has achieved something special.

You can enter yourself or someone else for an award by emailing or phoning Sarah to tell her:

• Who you want to win the award
• Which award you think they should win
• Why you think they should win it
• Your contact details so we can find out more

You can email Sarah at sarah@allwalespeople1st.co.uk .Or you can phone Sarah on 07399 059609 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 3pm.

The winners will be chosen by the Co-Chairs of the AWPF Board of Directors. All nominations must be received by Friday 7^th May at 5pm.

Awards will be announced at Adfest on June 23rd.