Claire Morgan 02/03/2022 News

We are having an awards ceremony at AdFest on 22 June 2022.

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

1.       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.

2.       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.

3.       Rights

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

4.       Reflect

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

5.       Organisation

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

6.       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 07399059609 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 3pm.

The winners will be chosen by the Co-Chairs of the AWPF Board of Directors.

The winner of each award will be announced at the awards ceremony during AdFest on June 22nd.

All nominations must be received by Friday 6th May at 5pm.