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AWARDS SCHEME REPORTS HUGE NUMBERS OF NOMINATIONS |
05/08/03 |
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Beacon,
the charitable initiative that aims to raise the profile of philanthropy
in the UK, has reported a hugely successful call for nominations for the
inaugural prize scheme.
The Beacon Prize has received over 750 nominations, with many of the UK's
leading charities represented as well as a host of smaller groups and new
charitable enterprises.
"These nominations really reflect the diversity of giving in the UK and
show us to be a true nation of philanthropists," commented chief executive
officer, Emily Stonor.
"We've been overwhelmed by the response and we would like to thank all of
those who have made nominations. To us, everyone who has been nominated
is a winner in their own right."
David Charters, chair of trustees stated: "We've received nominations for
all sorts of people about all sorts of projects. Between them, our nominees
have raised millions of pounds and been involved in a wide range of charitable
projects such as famine, conservation, counselling and animal welfare, to
name but a few. Our youngest nominee is 11 and our oldest is 103."
Nominations for 2003 are now closed, and the final judging will take place
on September 30.
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