Countdown is on for 2010 Calor Village of the Year® Competition Entries
Rural communities across Northern Ireland are urged to complete their entries before the Friday 2nd July deadline to be in with the chance of winning the prestigious 2010 Calor Village of the Year® title and a cash prize of £5,000.
The Calor Village of the Year® competition, run in conjunction with the Rural Development Council (RDC), celebrates vibrant, enterprising and caring rural communities and the vital role they play in life in Northern Ireland.
It is open to all rural communities with a population of 4,500 or under and villages will be assessed on five aspects of rural life – building community life, business, young people, environment and older people.
Each category winner will receive £1,000 with an additional £5,000 on offer to the village which wins the overall 2010 Calor Village of the Year award.
This year the competition includes a Calor Rural Community Award to recognise and acknowledge the contribution made by rural communities with a population of less than 1,000.
Mark McClements, Regional Sales Manager, Calor Gas, said: “The closing date for entries is fast approaching and we are calling on all rural communities to enter this year’s competition and demonstrate all that is good about their village.
“Northern Ireland is home to many vibrant villages of all sizes with highly commendable people and we want to hear from them as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our rural communities.”
Martin McDonald, Chief Executive, Rural Development Council, said: “The Calor Village of the Year® competition is a great opportunity for local villages to showcase the positive role that rural communities play in life in Northern Ireland.
“I would recommend that every village takes the opportunity to enter the competition and puts themselves in with the chance of winning £5,000 and the coveted Calor Village of the Year® title.”
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