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The Awards, now in their fourth year, uniquely honour excellence across the voluntary sector in Scotland. Now a prominent networking event in the voluntary sector calendar the Awards will be presented at a glittering ceremony in the beautiful setting of the Mansfield Traquair Centre on 10 June.
This year our guest speaker will be Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy & Tourism and after dinner entertainment will be provided by Scottish comedienne Elaine C Smith. The Ceremony will be compered by Dr Alison Elliot, SCVO Convenor.
UK Event Caterer of the Year 2010 Heritage Portfolio will provide guests with a wonderful three-course meal and refreshments throughout the evening.
The Awards recognise innovation and excellence in five categories, this year's shortlisted include:
Community Action: Interest Link Borders, The Serenity Café Project, The Lighthouse Foundation and Grandparents Parenting Again & Kinship Carers
Campaign of the Year: Action Scotland Against Stalking, British Red Cross Black and Minority Ethnic Capacity Building Project, Young Gypsy Travellers Lives and British Heart Foundations Out of Order campaign.
The Partnership Award: Barnardo’s Scotland and Scottish and Southern Energy, National Autistic Society Scotland and Harper Macleod LLP, The Anthony Nolan Trust and Strathclyde Fire and Rescue, Children’s Hospice Association Scotland and Real Radio.
Charity Champion: Robert Clark, Jimmy MacIntosh, Edie Gledhill and Rev Bill Brown.
Charity of the Year: Hearts and Minds, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Crossroads (Harris) Care Attendant Scheme, Epilepsy Connections and Go Country.
If you would like to book a place at this must attend event and join in celebrating our shortlisted organisations and winners please contact, Helen Swatton on 0141 225 8019.