Press Release

15 March 2006

PAICE launches search for local heroes

Local MP Jim Paice is urging South East Cambridgeshire residents to nominate their community’s local heroes for recognition through the Nationwide Awards for Voluntary Endeavour.

Organised by Nationwide Building Society, in association with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the Newspaper Society, the awards are designed to reward and recognise the local heroes whose voluntary work or community activity has made a real difference to peoples’ lives.

Mr Paice said: “These awards recognise and reward the unsung heroes in our community whose voluntary work or community activity makes such a difference to peoples’ lives. Those who give up their free time to help others rarely ask for recognition but I believe they deserve it. 

“This is your chance to nominate someone who you believe deserves an award.” 

The closing date for nominations is 28th April 2006. 

Anybody wishing to nominate someone who deserves an award can pick up a leaflet containing a nomination form from their local branch of Nationwide Building Society, or the local public library. On-line nominations can also be made via www.nationwide.co.uk/about_nationwide/community_relations/awards/nom_form.asp