Awards Launched to Raise Profile of Innovative Welsh ; Categories Embrace Several Fields

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A NEW award scheme has been launched to celebrate the achievements of men and women throughout Wales who make a significant contribution to society.

The Inspire Wales Awards, run by the Institute of Welsh Affairs in association with the Western Mail, aim to recognise the role Welsh residents play in encouraging active citizenship and in promoting their communities on a local, regional, national and global scale. The 10 categories acknowledge and reward excellence across the fields of business, education, science, arts and media, the environment and sport, as well as seeking champions in citizenship and young achievers. Entries will be encouraged from the public, private and voluntary sectors.

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Awards Launched to Raise Profile of Innovative Welsh ; Categories Embrace Several Fields

Speaking at the launch in Cardiff City Hall yesterday, IWA chairman Geraint Talfan Davies said Welsh citizens play an immense role in the development of a successful and progressive Welsh society and that he hoped the new awards would go someway to honouring those standout pe...

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