Epic volunteers to be honoured
Tuesday 3 January 2017
The Epic Awards recognise and reward excellence and innovation in the amateur cultural sector.
HARD working volunteers in the Scottish brass band scene are being given the chance to shine as part of an award scheme recognising excellence in the amateur cultural sector.
Entries are open for the 2017 Voluntary Arts Epic Awards, celebrating the achievements of groups which have excelled in their chosen field.
Successful groups may have embarked on an ambitious project over the past year, formed an interesting collaboration or made a difference to the lives of others in their community.
Robin Simpson, CEO of Voluntary Arts, said: "The incredible range of diverse projects we discover each year through the Epic Awards is truly inspiring. We've been consistently amazed by the imaginative, adventurous and ambitious creative activity that is taking place in every community across the UK and Ireland.
"Groups of all sizes, working in all sorts of areas have been shortlisted in the past so the opportunity is there for any creative group that feels they fit the bill. We're looking forward to seeing what projects wow our judging panels this year."
Successful groups can be in with a chance of winning financial support, advice, partnership and performance opportunities. Shortlisted and winning organisations have enjoyed securing new partnerships, extra coverage in local and national media, and increased acknowledgement from politicians and funders.
A winner and runner-up is chosen from Scotland, England, Northern Ireland / Republic of Ireland and Wales, while a special People's Choice Award is voted for by the public.
Groups can nominate themselves by logging on to the Epic Awards website. The deadline for entries is January 12, 2017.
