High Sheriff of West Sussex launches unique award

The High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks, has launched a unique award, in partnership with Sussex Newspapers, to recognise individual volunteers who give exceptional service for others.
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The High Sheriff of West Sussex Special Recognition Volunteer Award celebrates and acknowledges publicly those who have, in a voluntary capacity, shown exceptional acts of kindness and thoughtfulness during the pandemic lockdown and beyond.

Dr Fooks said: “Although 2020 will always be linked to the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis, it will also be forever remembered for the great demonstration of care and support that many people have given to those around them, whether they be friend or stranger.

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“Throughout West Sussex, I have met, and heard about, many volunteers who have responded to the needs of vulnerable and isolated people in remarkable ways. They have been the beating heart at the centre of our response to this crisis and yet they have not sought any reward - they have simply wanted to help.

High Sheriff of West Sussesx Dr Tim FooksHigh Sheriff of West Sussesx Dr Tim Fooks
High Sheriff of West Sussesx Dr Tim Fooks

“This award is designed to publicly thank those individuals who have served others and to celebrate the wonderfully positive impact that volunteering brings to every corner of our communities.”

The form for each nomination can be completed on behalf of those who have either received or have observed a volunteer doing great things for others.

It should include information that demonstrates why the care given has been so remarkable and special.

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Please note this award is specifically for individuals, of any age, who are residents of West Sussex and have acted in a voluntary capacity.

All nominations will be acknowledged and those that are successful will receive a special certificate. If restrictions are lifted, they will also be invited as special guests to join the High Sheriff at a prestigious celebration event in 2021.

Nominations are open now and the nomination forms are available from [email protected] by email and in print in next week’s newspapers, the Chichester Observer series, Worthing Herald series, West Sussex County Times, West Sussex Gazette, Crawley Observer and Mid Sussex Times.

The closing date for nominations for this award will be September 30, 2020.

A message from the Editor, Gary Shipton:

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In order for us to continue to provide high quality and trusted local news, I am asking you to please purchase a copy of our newspapers.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our local valued advertisers - and consequently the advertising that we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you helping us to provide you with news and information by buying a copy of our newspapers.

Our journalists are highly trained and our content is independently regulated by IPSO to some of the most rigorous standards in the world. But being your eyes and ears comes at a price. So we need your support more than ever to buy our newspapers during this crisis.

Stay safe, and best wishes.

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