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We hear a lot about the Big Society these days, but our towns and villages have always been enhanced by people who think nothing of doing something for others. These awards are all about thanking them for what they do and giving them the credit they deserve. We are immensely proud that the 2015 Pride Awards will be the fifth of their kind, and they continue to go from strength to strength. Last year we had the most nominations to date and we’re certain that in 2015 we will receive even more as the event becomes further established.The categories recognise people who go above and beyond the call of duty, those who care for others and their communities and those who have been involved in remarkable acts of bravery. With your support we can continue to support our local community and celebrate those who make a difference.
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What winning a Pride Award means to us Clare Aparicio, owner of the River Parrett CafĂŠ in Langport, won the special AgustaWestland Award. She has fundraised relentlessly since the start of the local flooding in Thorney and Muchelney. She said: “I was thrilled when I had notification that I had been shortlisted for a Pride Award. The sheer enormity of what myself and my girls achieved here in the cafe was challenging and difficult but the nomination from members of the public reinforced the nature of the voluntary work we were undertaking. It recognised that there are people who go way over and above to help others in some way. I was honoured to be invited to the event, superbly organised by the Western Gazette, and felt humbled to be in such esteemed company. Winning was just the inspiration I needed to continue with my work. I would love to help or be involved with the pride awards in the future and highlight the impact they have for people.
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Annette Weale won the Sporting Hero award. She is the long and middle distance running coach for Yeovil Olympiads Athletic Club and spends hours of her own time taking groups of children through stamina training and encouraging them to improve. She said: “It was a great honour to be nominated in the first place and then I was shocked to receive the award when up against two other amazing coaches of sport in the area. There are so many people out there giving of their time and experience to help promote sport that it is a shame they can’t all receive an award. There are so many people involved in any sport from the coaches and assistants, to the parents who get involved in coaching themselves or join the committee or become team managers . They all help to make my life easier.”
Tim Penney, of Yeovil, lost his mum to cancer and his brother struggles with mental illness. Tim has also battled mental illness for his entire life. Despite this, he has been a rock for his family - helping to look after his mum, his brother, and then having to be there for his father to lean on. Despite all of this Tim’s first thoughts are always of other people, and of charitable work. He regularly organises a number of small charity events and fundraisers each year and the heart behind them is always pure. For that reason he was chosen as the Caring Hero. He said: “I was so proud to receive the Award. It was such an honour and I was so grateful to everyone who put my name forward. It was such a shock and surprise as I never thought it would be my year to win, as it seemed the competition was so high. I think these Awards are such a good idea as there are so many more people more deserving that need to be recognised for all the good work they do.”
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Event Categories Local Hero
Public Sector Champion
Sporting Hero
Charity Champion
Caring Hero
Lifetime Achievement Award
Brave Heart Hero
Contribution to the Arts
Community Project
Special Award
Education Hero
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES In Association Sponsor Package (£7,950 + VAT) •
Main logo branding in print & online for the entire campaign
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Main logo branding to be included on all promotional material
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4 page Supplement within the Western Gazette to be used within 4 months of the event
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10 tickets to the awards lunch and ceremony
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5 minute Key Note speech at the awards ceremony
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Only the main sponsor will have the exclusive opportunity to select a winner from all the finalists to be awarded and presented with the ‘Special Award’
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Bespoke Front Page opportunity at a 2015 YTFC home game
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Commemorative gift recognising your sponsorship and invitation to thank-you lunch
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum Sponsorship Package (£1,500 +VAT) •
Logo branding in print & online for the whole campaign
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Full page advert in the Western Gazette to be used within 4 months of the event
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Half Page article in print and online championing your business
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Presentation of their chosen award
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2 tickets to the awards lunch and ceremony
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All sponsors will be invited to a VIP Sponsors lunch after the event and presented with a commemorative gift to recognise their ongoing support of our events. Date and venue to be confirmed.
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Bespoke Front Page opportunity at a 2015 YTFC home game.
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To get the most out of this opportunity, please consider the following: In relation to your half page article to appear in the Western Gazette, you will be contacted by one of our Editorial team and interviewed. Please consider the following: • What sort of message do you want to get across as part of your article? • How would you describe your business? • How many staff do you have? • Why do you feel it is important to recognise unsung heroes of the community • Any community work your business/staff are involved with • who you would like to be featured in any photograph we take