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£10k reward for locals tackling drugs
The search is on for worthy candidates for two £10,000 prizes given to people who are changing lives by tackling drugs.
Nominations are being sought in Hertfordshire for the National Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards, which recognise, reward and celebrate people who are making a real difference in their local community.
Two awards are available, one for an individual and one for a team. Each winner will receive £10,000 for their organisation to spend on the prevention or treatment of drug misuse.
Suitable candidates could be those who help with diversionary sports training, drug enforcement activity or professionals/agencies who work with drug users.
Anyone can nominate a drug worker or drug team whether they are a friend, family members, colleague or service user. The closing date for nominations is August 30.
County Councillor Richard Smith, executive member for community safety, said: “There are many people working tirelessly to help change lives for the better. These professionals and volunteers go that extra mile to help rid our society of the problems caused by illegal substances.
“If you know an individual or team in Hertfordshire who deserves to be recognised for their life-changing work, please make sure you nominate them for an award."
A panel of expert judges, chaired by the Home Office, will choose ten finalists, one from each of the nine government regions plus Wales. The winners will be announced towards the end of 2008 at a ceremony in London.
The launch of the awards follows on from the success of National Tackling Drugs Week (19-23 May), which highlighted the work that goes on throughout the year in communities to reduce the harm caused by illegal substances.
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