2019/20 Keynsham Good Citizen Award

The Keynsham Good Citizen Award was set up by the Town Council in 2007 and is aimed at recognising those residents of Keynsham who give up their time to provide support, services, activities or other works which benefit both the town and residents.

In previous years, nominees had to be part of a local organisation who gave their time voluntarily. From this year people will be to nominate individuals in their own right and can nominate someone who has gone above and beyond to help the town in a professional capacity.

Nominations will also be considered for outstanding achievements in sports and culture and for activities that have led to the Town receiving national or international recognition.

There are three different categories:

• Young Citizen of the Year
  For under 25s
• Good Citizen of the Year
  For over 25s
• Lifetime Achievement Award
  For outstanding long term service of the community

To qualify for an award the person must be a Keynsham resident and nominated by someone who is not a relative of the candidate. The nomination must also be seconded.

This year's nomination period ends on the Saturday 29th February 2020 after which the Council considers the nominations. Winners are then presented with a framed certificate and £100 for the charity/ group of their choice at the Annual Keynsham Town Meeting.

1. Nominations can be received from anyone providing the person being nominated meets the criteria.

2. The candidate must be recognised for the work done for an organisation in Keynsham or has benefited Keynsham in some way or must have made a significant contribution to the quality of life of Keynsham.

3. The nominator and seconder must not be a partner or relative of the candidate.

4. The candidate must be nominated for voluntary work in the Town.

5. Online and printed nominations must be submitted by Saturday 29th February 2020. Printed submissions must be returned to the Town Council Offices by this date.

6. A panel comprising of the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Town Council will make a recommendation to the full Town Council if there are more than 3 candidates. If less then the nominations will go directly to the Town Council.

7. There will be no limit to the number of awards made but there is no need to make an award.

8. The award will comprise a framed A4 Certificate and £100 towards the citizens chosen Keynsham group/project/cause/charity.

9. The awards will be given out at the Annual Town Meeting in April.

10. The winner of the Keynsham Good Citizens Award can be put forward for the B&NES Chairman’s Community Awards.

By submitting this form I agree that, to the best of my knowledge, the information in this nomination is true and correct and that the reasons given in support of the nomination are valid.