The search is on once again to find those inspiring individuals who make a difference to people’s lives.
Now in its third year, nominations are now open for Cardiff Against Bullying’s Inspire Awards – the awards scheme that seeks to recognise and celebrate people across the city who go the extra mile to offer friendship and support to others.
The awards are a fantastic way to say thank you to people who have made a difference and enhanced the lives of a friend, peer, pupil or colleague.
Cardiff Against Bullying (CAB) is Cardiff Council’s anti-bullying team, who work in partnership with schools, charities, the Police, parents and young people to support those experiencing bullying or bullying others. Bullying can have a devastating effect on the lives of children and their families and so CAB aims to work to reduce incidents and create a supportive environment where children and young people feel safe.
There is a great deal of work and effort being put in at schools and communities across the city to make a difference and tackle bullying, and CAB would like to say a big thank you to those who are helping in the effort to create positive, supportive and caring environments.
Nominations for the Inspire Awards are open until October 20. This year there are six categories in which to nominate deserving people – primary pupils (aged 4 to 11yrs), secondary pupils (aged 11 to 15yrs), secondary pupils (aged 16 to 18yrs), peer-led group project, teacher – primary or secondary and community representative – this can be anyone who works within the community.
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday November 17 during Anti Bullying Week.
Executive Member for Education and Lifelong Learning, Cllr Freda Salway, said: “Now in their third year, these awards could not have been better named as the stories we hear each year about people, young and old, across the city who are willing to lend their support to others experiencing difficult times is truly inspiring.
“This year there are even more categories for people to nominate some of these special people and to have their selfless acts of kindness recognised. I look forward once again to hearing about these unsung heroes in our community and to having the opportunity to give something back to them by celebrating their efforts.”
To nominate someone who has shown outstanding acts of kindness towards others suffering from bullying in any of the six categories, visit www.cardiffagainstbullying.co.uk
