Volunteer Team of the Year**
Award for a Volunteer Team that has gone above and beyond what might normally be expected, through its dedication and/or impact. 

Please tell us about how the team has been outstanding, for example:

• through the time they have given;
• barriers they have overcome;
• how they have worked well together as a team;
• their achievements and successes.

Trustee of the Year*
Award for a trustee (or management committee member) from a Bristol based organisation who has gone the extra mile in their trusteeship. 

Please tell us how they have made a difference, for example:

• through a significant contribution to the strategic development or direction of the organisation;
• by being a good ambassador for the organisation;
• going beyond what is expected of them in their role.

Young Volunteer of the Year 16-25 year olds**
Award for a volunteer aged between 16 and 25.

Please tell us:

• The young person’s age
• About their volunteering activities
• How they have personally made a difference to people’s lives in  Bristol
• How volunteering has helped their personal development

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Batook Pandya Award for Inclusion**
In memory of Batook Pandya MBE, director of SARI (Stand Against Racism & Inequality), this new Award is for an organisation or group that recognises, promotes and celebrates diversity and inclusion. 

Please tell us:

• what the organisation or group has done/does;
• how they have managed to bring people from different communities together;
• about the organisation or group’s good practice and how it celebrates diversity and ensures inclusion.

Community Venue of the Year Award*
Award for the best community run publicly accessible space in Bristol in 2013/14.

Please tell us about:

• the involvement of the local community;
• the accessibility of the space;
• the range of activities on offer.

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The 'Thanks For Supporting The Sector' Award
This award is for an individual or department within the public or private sector.  It recognises the exceptional support given to a voluntary and community sector group or organisation by a statutory sector (local authority, NHS, police, fire service, etc) officer or department, or private company. This will be someone who has gone out of their way to help, and/or who has demonstrated a degree of flexibility in their work.

Please tell us about:

• the support given;
• the impact of the support.

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Happy, Healthy Bristol Award*
This award is to celebrate an organisation or group, that by its actions has improved the health and well-being of [a group of] people in the city. This could be through any one of a range of activities such as arts, play, sports, or advice.  

Please tell us about:

• the work that was done;
• how it made a difference to the health and well-being of people in the city.

Photo by James F Clay