This award recognizes an individual (26yrs+) who gives unconditional support to their organisation, dedicating great time and effort, often ‘behind the scenes’. They may undertake one or several roles within an organisation and are crucial to the smooth running of that organisation. With devotion and professionalism, they do not seek reward but their efforts over the past year mean they are more than deserving of this accolade. Supporting evidence must make reference to their contribution and the level of commitment given by this person in both quality and quantity.

Examples
◊ Volunteer at a local community project or organisation
◊ Volunteer at a local community event

This award is to recognise a young person aged between 11 and 25 who has shown a real commitment to their volunteering. Supporting evidence must refer to their contribution and the level of commitment given by this person in both quality and quantity.

Examples
◊ Volunteer at a local community project or organisation
◊ Volunteer at a local community event

This award recognises an exceptional and influential trustee who demonstrates outstanding dedication and commitment to an organisation often behind the scenes. Supporting evidence must make reference to their contribution and the level of commitment given by this person in both quality and quantity.

This award recognises an individual, volunteer led club, teams in Torfaen whose contribution to sport has made a real difference by providing their time to support sport & recreational activities in Torfaen. 

Examples, a nominee may:
◊ Used sport as a way to tackle social isolation/loneliness. 

◊ Used sport as a tool to positively impact the lives of participants. 

◊ Used sport to promote the inclusion of marginalised groups. 

◊ Volunteer at a community sports club 

◊ Coach a youth sports team  

◊ Volunteer with an organisation that promotes diversity in sport; 

◊ Support a local recreation centre 

◊ Organise volunteer led outdoor activities 

◊ Share their time to support community recreational activities 

◊ Volunteer to teach inclusive physical activities 

◊ Take part in a committee for a local sports programme 

◊ Take part in any other volunteer activity that supports sport or recreation 

This award recognises an individual that has actively contributed to improving the health and wellbeing of others or has supported the promotion and improvement of health and wellbeing in their community.

Examples, nominees may:

◊ Help to reduce social isolation and improve social connectivity

◊ Identified and challenged health inequalities

◊ Raised awareness of/promoted the importance of supporting mental wellbeing

◊ Run a support group for those affected by mental health

◊ Volunteer with a charity that supports people with a disability

◊ Support an organisation that advocates for those with a certain illness or condition

◊ Volunteer with a day care centre, nursing home or independent living community

◊ Provide activities and classes designed to include people with a disability or long-term illness

◊ Accompany patients to hospital appointments or take part in any other volunteer activity that advances people’s health or well-being

This award recognises an individual who is committed to the promotion and protection of our environment, or the preservation of our rich cultural heritage.

Examples, nominees may:

◊ Contribute to a project to preserve and conserve our natural environment

◊ Dedicate their time to improving, maintaining or conserving a heritage project or site

◊ Promote or carry out projects to recycle, reduce waste or reduce their carbon footprint

◊ Participate in a clean up project or local litter pick

◊ Support a community garden or community park

◊ Organised a green agriculture initiative

◊ Take part in environmental protection projects

◊ Champion a sustainability programme

◊ Take part in any other volunteer activity that supports the environment

This award recognises teams of volunteers, groups or community councils whose support has resulted in a positive impact on their local community.

Example, nominees may:

◊ Work on a community project to improve their local area

◊ Empowered local people to take action on matters that are important in their community

◊ Worked together to run activities for local residents

This award recognises a business that encourages, provides and/or supports its workers to volunteer in the community, provides skills and expertise to support or mentor local groups, or sponsored much needed work for local organisations. 

This award recognises those who contribute to the cultural life of Torfaen through encouraging and providing engagement with music, arts, creative writing, dance, history, and heritage.  .  This category is open to an individual volunteer, or to an organisation that enables volunteers to participate in and promote cultural experiences. 

Examples, nominees may:  

◊ Volunteer at a community event 

◊ Participate in a local theatre group 

◊ Volunteer at a museum or art gallery 

◊ Support a local cultural institution 

◊ Organise volunteer cultural tours 

◊ Share their time to support community choirs, dance groups, art groups or heritage groups 

◊ Volunteer to teach art, music or dance in a community setting 

◊ Showcase the diversity of art and culture in Torfaen 

◊ Take part in any other volunteer activity that supports art, culture or Heritage 

This award recognises volunteers and voluntary groups who support children and youth in Torfaen.

Examples, nominees may:

Great groups rely on inspirational people – those special individuals who have not just chosen to give their time to improve their community but who have been able to motivate and support others to do likewise. 

This can be an individual who has gone above and beyond in their commitment and passion in their community. Responding by giving outstanding service during times of crisis this year or responding to the needs of their community