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Inspiring People Rewards - who deserves your nomination?

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Inspiring People logo and the Olympic Stadium

As we approach the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Newham Council is working hard to ensure that residents can be part of these fantastic events and will benefit from their legacy.

As part of our 2012 activity we have bought tickets to some of the most sought-after events. We want to reward residents who have gone the extra mile to make a difference in their community, or excel at something they do.


What we are looking for


We would like you to nominate someone who you think deserves a pair of tickets to the Games.

We are looking for people who are an inspiration to others or whose talents and goodwill may have gone unrecognised. Nominations are now open and entries are welcome until April 2012.

Each month a panel will meet to decide that month's winner from the list of nominations received. All winners will be eligible to receive a Games ticket and will be notified that their name has been placed in a draw. Their achievements will also be celebrated in a future issue of the Newham Mag.

Next year all our Inspiring People will be invited to a special event where the Games tickets will be awarded. We've secured tickets for the opening or closing ceremonies as well as the finals for the athletics, basketball, cycling, fencing, boxing, judo, taekwondo and weightlifting.


Nomination categories


Categories under which you can nominate are:

  • creativity - someone who has inspired other people through creative events or activities
  • volunteering - a resident who gives their time freely for others
  • community - organising or taking part in community events
  • achieving potential - striving to be the best in any area
  • employment and training - someone who has turned their life around in the face of adversity, through work or training
  • sport - coaching an individual or group, or taking part in a sporting activity

How to nominate


Nominating an inspiring person is easy:

  1. Download and complete the Inspiring People nomination form (Word doc.)
  2. Tell us in no more than 150 words all about the person you're nominating
  3. Send your entry with the name and address of the nominee either by email to inspiringpeople@newham.gov.uk; or
  4. Post your entry to Inspiring People Reward nominations, London Borough of Newham, Fourth Floor West Wing, 1000 Dockside Road, London E16 2QU.


Please note:

  • your nominee must have lived in the borough for more than a year
  • you must include your name and address and contact number on the nomination form.


For more information please see our frequently asked questions.


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