VASLan Annual Awards 2024 Nomination Form

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Important Information
The information you supply will be used on certificates, awards and publicity materials. Please ensure that all names are spelled correctly and the correct titles are used

Please note nominations will be closed on 16/08/24
Award Categories

Award Categories
  • Volunteer of the Year - This award will be presented to an extraordinary individual whose outstanding commitment to volunteering has changed lives and/or communities, inspired others  and made them worthy of special recognition. If you know of such an individual then you should nominate them for this award.
  • Young Person Achievement Award - This category is specifically to celebrate the achievements of young people (up to the age of 25) whether that is in their role as a volunteer or in another format where they have made a positive difference within their community. You can nominate either an individual or a group of young people for this award.
  • Community Champion - This award is in recognition of the contribution made by the "unsung hero" in your community. They may have volunteered with several organisations or they may have done something special to support and enhance the community where they live or work. If you think they are an "Unsung Hero" you should nominate them!
  • Environmental / Outdoor Activity - This award is to celebrate the achievements of organisations who have made exceptional use of the outdoors to benefit their community. 
  • Enterprise / Sustainability - This category will shine a light on organisations where enterprise and/or sustainability are utilized to the full, in order to sustain services and/or achieve the organisation's social purpose. 
  • Partnership / Collaboration - This award  is to recognise organisations that have promoted and engaged in effective partnership working or collaborative projects, in order to better deliver outcomes for South Lanarkshire's communities.
  • Grassroots Organisation - This award is in recognition of grassroots organisations that have made a difference to their local community. 


Nominee Details




Only required for Young Volunteer Nominations

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Nomination Details
When making a nomination please  include the following
  • Why do you think the nominated organisation or volunteer should win and what makes them stand out from others
  • Describe the positive impact the nominee has had on the individuals or community and any significant  barriers they have overcome
  • When nominating a volunteer please provide a brief description of the organisation(s) the nominee  volunteers with and the work undertaken by the volunteer

Maximum 500 words
Your Details



Please tick to confirm " I am aware that by nominating a Voluntary Organisation or Volunteer for a VASLan Third Sector Award, I am giving my permission, that if the Organisation or Volunteer is shortlisted for an award, I can be contact regarding the award ceremony arrangements"

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