There’s still time to make nominations for the Chairman’s Medal. Durham County Council is looking for individuals or organisations that have done something special for their community.
The Chairman’s Medal is the highest honour the council can bestow and Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) are looking for nominations from across the county in the run-up to a major presentation event.
The medal has been County Durham’s top civic award since it was introduced in 2007 and Durham County Council Chairman, Cllr John Robinson, JP, will be holding a ceremony in March to award chosen ‘individuals for voluntary effort or ‘outstanding charitable organisations’.
Cllr Robinson said: “We have had a fantastic response so far, but there’s still time for more nominations. If anyone knows an individual or organisation they believe will merit consideration, get in touch.”
There will be 14 winners, representing each AAP area across the county and the Chairman is working with the AAPs. He added: “I want the presentation night to be a celebration of the achievements and effort that people of our county put in every day. I am keen also to try and highlight through this event the excellent work undertaken by the County Durham emergency services.”
The deadline for nominations is Friday 16 January. Forward completed forms to the Chairman’s Office, Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UF.
Anyone can nominate an organisation or individual for a medal, but act quickly as time is running out. Log on to: www.durham.gov.uk/ChairmansMedal Email: chairmansoffice@durham.gov.uk   or call 03000 268 828