Bray Chamber launches Search for 'Bray Heroes'

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Bray Chamber launches Search for 'Bray Heroes'

Tuesday, April 24 2007

The search has been launched this week by Bray & District Chamber for the 2007 DELL Endeavour Awards heroes. The 2007 Endeavour Awards, presented by Bray Chamber and kindly sponsored by Dell, reward the Community, Commercial and Civic Heroes who have made outstanding contributions to Bray over the past 12 months.

First presented in 1981, previous winners have included World Kick-Boxing Champion Julie McHale, veteran star of stage and screen Gladys Sheehan, and rugby hero Reggie Corrigan, the teams behind Bray Summerfest, Bray Lions Club and St Fergal's Community Development, and leading businesses such as The Porterhouse Group, Ardmore Studios and many more! The DELL Endeavour Awards are presented annually by Bray & District Chamber, and is part of the Chamber's programme of 'promoting business, and supporting the community'.

Launching the 27th Annual Endeavour Heroes search, Bray Chamber's Awards Co-ordinator Phyl Farrelly said now was the time for everyone to play their part in honouring Bray's heroes and champions! "This is the opportunity for everybody in our community to help honour those have shown pride in their field, whether in community, commercial, civic or sporting endeavour. The addition this year of many new award categories, including Sports Achievement of the Year and Restaurant/Bar of the Year, will add even more excitement to the annual Endeavour Awards search. Most importantly, these Awards are unique in that all recipients are nominated by the people of Bray, making the annual Endeavour Awards the premier public accolade that our community can bestow upon that great band of heroes that we have in our town," Ms Farrelly commented.

Nominations are being invited by Bray Chamber and sponsors DELL from members of the public for individuals, groups or businesses in Bray and the surrounding district across a range of categories – from commercial and sporting to cultural and lifetime achievement. The categories include:
• Person of the Year – The ultimate accolade! Previous winners have included rugby ace Reggie Corrigan, World Kickboxing Champion Julie McHale, veteran star of stage and screen Gladys Sheehan, and Bono!
• Lifetime Achievement – Presented with the discretion of the judges, this award recognizes the contribution made by pioneers in the community.
• Culture & The Arts – Presented to the individual or group that has enriched the artistic fabric of Bray life, whether in the visual, literary or performing arts.
• Civic & Community Endeavour – Presented to an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to the community wellbeing of Bray.
• Sports Achievement of the Year – An all-new category honouring excellence in the sporting arena, whether by the individual sportsperson or by a sporting team.
• Young Achievers Through Sports – Presented to those young sportspeople and teams (up to under-21 level) who represent Bray through sporting endeavour.
• Retailer of the Year – Presented to the outstanding retailer, shop or store in Bray.
• Restaurant / Bar of the Year – An all-new category, with the award presented to the outstanding restaurnt, bar or late night venue in Bray.
• Outstanding Small Business – An all-new category, with the award presented to the outstanding small business (up to 50 employees) in Bray.
• Outstanding Large Business – An all-new category, with the award presented to the outstanding large business (50-plus employees) in Bray.
• Outstanding Contribution to Tourism – Presented to the person, business or organisation that has made a significant contribution to tourism development in Bray and North Wicklow.
• Open Category – Presented with the discretion of the judges.

Closing date for receipt of nominations is noon on Tuesday 8th May 2007. Nominations should be completed and returned to Chamber of Commerce House, 10 Prince of Wales Tce., Quinsborough Road, Bray. Nominations can also be made by e-mail to info@braychamber.ie All nominations received will be considered by the Awards Adjudication Panel in mid-May, with the Awards themselves presented at a Gala Ceremony, including live entertainment and banquet supper, to be held at Barracuda Restaurant on Friday 25th May 2007.

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