Yes, it’s that time again – this happy bunch was collecting for Children in Need at Telford College Edinburgh College Granton Campus earlier today!
Day: November 16, 2012
Search is on for Edinburgh’s finest citizen
The search is on for the sixth recipient of the Edinburgh Award!
First launched in 2007, the Award is a way for Edinburgh citizens to pay a lasting tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the city through their achievements.
The previous recipients are Ian Rankin, JK Rowling, Sir Chris Hoy, George Kerr CBE and Professor Peter Higgs, each of whom have their handprints cast in Caithness stone and placed in the quadrangle in front of the City Chambers.
Nominations are sought annually from communities, businesses and individuals across Edinburgh and the winner is selected by a panel chaired by the Lord Provost.
Those nominating an individual must answer the following two questions:1. Why do you think this person should receive the Edinburgh Award?
2. How has this person made a positive impact on the city of Edinburgh in recent years?
Lord Provost Donald Wilson said: “The Edinburgh Award enables the people of Edinburgh to pay a lasting tribute to someone who has made an outstanding contribution to the city through their work or achievements in recent years.
“We already have five fantastic winners in Ian Rankin, JK Rowling, Sir Chris Hoy, George Kerr and Peter Higgs – whoever joins them will become the sixth member of a very prestigious club.”
Nominations – which can be completed online – must be received no later than Monday 3 December 2012.
The winner of the 2012 Edinburgh Award will be selected by a judging panel chaired by the Lord Provost, with representatives from all political groups on the City of Edinburgh Council, Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.
The winner will then be presented with an engraved Loving Cup at a ceremony early next year to be attended by award winners and young achievers from across the city. Thereafter, they will have a mould of their handprints taken, which will then be, which will then be engraved – and immortalised – on a flagstone outside the City Chambers.
Ways to nominate:
1) Complete and submit the form online
2) Download the form and drop it off at the City Chambers or send it to:
The Edinburgh Award The Lord Provost’s Office
The City of Edinburgh Council City Chambers
High Street Edinburgh
EH1 1YJ
Completed nomination forms must be received by 3 December 2012.
Who would you nominate and why? Let us know!