WHAT’S ON
Ahead of the first annual event, acquaint yourself with the ethos behind the new Renfrewshire Inspirational Awards and find out how to get involved.
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n a world where it’s often hard to take stock of what’s around you, the inaugural Renfrewshire Inspirational Awards are compelling you to pause for a second and celebrate those pillars of our local community that keep the whole place ticking over. Adapted from Leah Canning’s successful brainchild of the Inverclyde Inspirational Awards, this new ceremony, which is being led by Leah in collaboration with the Mill team among others, will house a myriad of categories that will ensure that no stone is left unturned. Split across different disciplines, age ranges and more, the categories are as follows: • Inspirational Photographer • Inspirational Young Citizen • Inspirational Citizen • Inspirational Senior Citizen • Inspirational Charity Organisation • Inspirational Community Organisation • Inspirational Community Enterprise. 8 MILL
Naturally, it’d be futile and self-serving for us to decide upon who should be nominated and that’s where our readership comes in. To cast your vote, please visit the Google form that is available via our website or across social media. After all, this is our chance to lavish well-deserved praise on those who do the selfless and often thankless work that improves lives on both small and large scales. Once the votes are tallied, the nominees will then be brought in front of our esteemed judging panel. Emanating from varying sectors of our world of business, commerce and culture, those who’ve got the unenviable task of picking a winner out of what’s sure to be a great crop of worthy candidates include league cup-winning St Mirren legend Steven Thompson, local artist and Made in Paisley owner Caroline Gormley and last but not least, David Shan of Quality Cards & Gifts in Renfrew and Johnstone. Considering that each member of our panel is inspirational in their own right, we’re certain that they’ll be able to discern who should emerge as the eventual victor in each category. Although the details have yet to be solidified, the ceremony is provisionally scheduled for November and will be available to view in an online format. For more information, keep your eyes peeled to millmagazine. co.uk and our social media as well as Facebook @renfrewshireinspirationalawards.
