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Mary Arnold Award
Mrs. Mary Arnold was a volunteer with the Association from 1947 until her passing away in January 2000. Mrs. Arnold was involved with the Keighley Social Centre for the Blind and as a Committee Member since 1974.
The Committee of the Association decided to make an Annual Award in memory of Mary who was a strong believer in the work of volunteers and the valuable contribution they make to voluntary organisations. We are looking for nominations from a registered Blind or Partially Sighted Friend of the Association telling us about a person who has given their time freely and without obligation and has made a difference to the life of a Visually Impaired Person.
Any relative or paid worker, such as Home Care, Social Worker G.P. Etc would be excluded from the award.
So, we need you to send in your nominations which will be discussed by members of the General Committee who will decide on the winner. The selection panel requires as much information as possible about how the nominee has made a difference to your life, so we would like a minimum of 75 words. If anyone has difficulty with the nomination form which is included with this newsletter, please contact Kevin on (01535 602354). All nominees will receive a certificate which will be presented by the family of the late Mary Arnold, with the winner receiving the Mary Arnold Award and a replica shield to keep. Previous nominees (excluding winners) can be nominated again.
The 2007 Award will be held on Monday 15th October 2007. Nominations to be received by Friday 28th September 2007. For information on how to nominate a person please contact the office.
Mary Arnold Award Winners
