History
The #OneSlough Awards celebrate the achievements of local voluntary and community groups, volunteers and statutory and business partnerships in Slough.
The #OneSlough initiative was created at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Bringing together, the voluntary, and business sectors and faith communities, with Slough Borough Council, resources and skills were combined, to deliver essential services to Slough residents.
2024
Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination this year. We received some fantastic nominations for voluntary group and volunteers. Thank you too to our Panel members with representatives from Slough Borough Council, NHS and local businesses. Our shortlist will be informed in August.
#OneSlough is led by Slough Council for Voluntary Service (Charity No. 1069086). The Charity has been running a celebratory event for volunteers and the sector since 2012.
The 2024 Awards ceremony will take place on Friday 15th November at the Copthorne Hotel, Slough.
FAQ’s
Who are the awards for?
The awards are a way of acknowledging those in the community who have contributed most to improve the lives of the people of Slough in 2023/24.
Who can nominate?
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Slough can nominate. Please gain permission before nominating an individual, group or business
Can I make more than one nomination?
You may make more than one nomination.
There are five categories for Group of the Year and Volunteer of the Year.
Please select a single category when nominating.
Can I nominate my own group and/or volunteers?
Yes. Circulate it to your members, volunteers and clients and ask them to nominate you too.
How do I nominate?
To nominate for any award please complete the on-line Nomination Form at https://voluntarysectorawards.org.uk/nominate/ by Monday 22nd July 2024.
What happens after I have submitted my nomination?
Once you have submitted the form, you will receive an on-line confirmation of receipt.
Your nomination will then be considered by the awards panel who will be judging on activities taken place in 2023-24. All shortlisted nominations will be acknowledged in Slough CVS publications. The nominee will be notified if they have been shortlisted.The presentation of the Awards will take place at the Celebration Dinner & Dance on Friday 15 November.
AWARDS CRITERIA
Business Impact Award
This Award is for Charities to nominate Businesses that have helped them make a contribution to Slough’s community, e.g., through sponsorship, volunteering, in-kind support, mentoring or training.
Volunteer of the Year (5 Awards in this category – please select one when nominating)
An Award for volunteers, aged 16 and over who make an exceptional and outstanding contribution to Slough in the areas of:
(a) Supporting Children and Young People
(b) Making a Difference to the Environment
(c) Championing Health and Wellbeing
(d) Breaking down barriers within disability/mental health
(e) Improving the lives of Older People
Public Sector Partnerships Awards
This Award is for public sector workers to recognise a Charity/Group that they have referred to most/made a big impact to their work.
(a) SBC
(b) NHS
(c) Thames Valley Police
(d) Other
Group of the Year (5 Awards in this category – please select one when nominating)
For groups that have made the biggest impact on the community in Slough during 2023-24.
(a) Supporting Children and Young People
(b) Making a Difference to the Environment
(c) Developing innovative projects
(d) Improving Health & Wellbeing
(e) Breaking down barriers within disability/mental health
