Nominate Thame’s unsung heroes

THE people of Thame are being invited to vote in the seventh, annual Town Awards, and to nominate Thame’s unsung heroes. If you know of an individual or organisation that has made a contribution to the well-being of the community of Thame then the town council wants to hear about them. Your winner could be in your classroom, at home, on the football pitch, even in your local shop. Whoever they are, if you think they deserve a Town Award, nominate them now!

A new category has been introduced for 2015, the Creative Arts Achievement award, which aims to celebrate those young and old with artistic talent. This could include acting, painting, music, dance etc. So if you know someone who could be a future Brit Award winner or the next Banksy, nominate them now!

There are many ways to nominate your local hero. One way is to pop down to Thame market on Tuesday, March 24, and cast your vote at the Town Awards stall. The stall will also be outside the Town Hall on Tuesday, March 31, or you could submit your nomination electronically by visiting www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk. Ballot boxes and nomination cards are also available at the following locations:

Thame Information Centre, Thame Community Hospital, Chinnor RFC, Thame Citizens Advice Bureau and Thame Library.

Nominations are sought in the following categories:

Sporting Achievement
Someone of any age who has shown great dedication to their sport
Who gives 110% until the final whistle blows? It could be a player or coach, someone who has been acknowledged by their sporting body or a great team player.

Voluntary Individual or Organisation
An individual or group that has worked tirelessly for the good of our community
With so many people and groups in Thame doing great things for our community, who do you think deserves this year’s award?

Person of Courage
Someone of any age who has overcome adversity or is facing everyday life challenges
Do you know someone who has displayed remarkable courage in the face of danger or someone who is facing life’s challenges head on? Are they suffering from illness or caring for family and friends?

Lifetime Achievement
Someone who has made a significant contribution to the community over an extended period of time.
Who do you know that has Thame at their heart? If you know someone who has been doing something great for the town for many years, nominate them now! This can be awarded posthumously.

Young Achiever
A young person up to the age of 18 who excels in a particular skill or discipline
Do you have a classmate who is a master at chess? Or a friend who does lots of fundraising?

Service with a Smile
A business or individual that consistently provides a faultless and friendly service
There are so many wonderful shops and businesses in Thame, but who deserves this year’s award? From cafes to shops, cleaners to store managers, we’re looking for the best Thame has to offer.

Creative Arts Achievement
A person of any age who excels in the Creative Arts
Do you know someone who can sing like Sam Smith or paint like Picasso? Who do you know in Thame that is set for stardom?

The closing date for nominations is April, 6, 2015. The Annual Town Awards 2015 are sponsored by ASM Auto Recycling.