Third Sector 2020 Award Nominations Now Open

It has come to that time of year again when we are asking you to think about the important volunteers and organisations who work hard for and within the community of South Lanarkshire.

We are asking you to send in nominations for our 6 categories. The awards aim to recognise the wide, varied and vital work carried out by the third sector on a daily basis.

Here are the categories:


Young Volunteer Award

This category will recognise a special young volunteer aged 25 years old or younger who has made a significant contribution and commitment to volunteering, making them an exemplary role model for young people in South Lanarkshire.

Long-Serving Volunteer Award

This award recognises the dedication and service of volunteers of all ages who have volunteered with an organisation for a period of five or more years and who continue to have an invaluable impact on the organisation and those it supports.

Volunteer of the Year Award

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.

Enterprise and Innovation Award

This category celebrates organisations that successfully embrace enterprising and innovative practices, including selling products and services, in order to financially support the services that achieve their social purposes. 

Partnership and Collaboration Award

This award recognises organisations that have promoted and engaged in effective partnership working and collaborative projects in order to better deliver outcomes for South Lanarkshire’s communities.

Organisation of the Year Award

This prestigious award will be presented in celebration of an exceptional organisation that, through its services and projects in South Lanarkshire, has had a special impact on the lives and communities it endeavours to support.

Nominations are open until the 30th June and we cannot wait to hear about the incredible of work of volunteers and organisations, make your nominations here:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/VASLanAwards2020

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