The Hound Medal is intended to honour a resident, past or present, living or dead, of the parish of Hound who has given outstanding service in respect of enhancing the quality and / or diversity of parish life.
Criteria
When considering candidates for the Hound Medal, the following should be considered:
Nomination
To nominate someone, please complete the online form below, download the form below or contact the Parish Office who will arrange to get a form to you. All sections must be completed with all of the information and it must contain a written summary setting out the reasons for the nomination.
Criteria
When considering candidates for the Hound Medal, the following should be considered:
- Candidates should have a strong and continuing connection with and commitment to Hound or have made a major contribution to parish life and in doing so have enhanced the reputation of the parish.
- Awards should not be for a job well done or because someone has reached a particular level. They should be awarded because an individual has ‘gone the extra mile’ in the contribution they have made or stand out ‘head and shoulders’ above others in what has been achieved.
- To be considered, the nominee should meet at least two of the following criteria:
- delivered in a way that has brought distinction to parish life and enhanced the parish’s reputation in the area or activity concerned
- contributed in a way to improve the lives of those less able to help themselves
- demonstrated innovation and entrepreneurship which is delivering results in the parish
- Candidates should have made a substantial contribution to the parish in any area of activity, which could include but is not limited to:
- Religious and spiritual life
- Improvement to the built and natural environment
- Charitable work
- Business, economic growth and prosperity
- Artistic and cultural endeavours
- Candidates should be considered from all walks of life. The honour should not be considered exclusive to a particular endeavour or activity.
- Candidates should be considered from all parts of the parish or to those outside of the parish but have made a significant contribution to the parish over a great number of years.
Nomination
To nominate someone, please complete the online form below, download the form below or contact the Parish Office who will arrange to get a form to you. All sections must be completed with all of the information and it must contain a written summary setting out the reasons for the nomination.
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