ENVIRONMENTALIST
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsored by First Great Western
To recognise an outstanding contribution by an individual to the enhancement of the Welsh environment and/or to combating climate change within Wales.
WELSH AT WORK
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsored by The CADCentre (UK) Ltd
This category has been created to acknowledge organisations within the private and public sectors who have taken active steps to promote and increase the use of the Welsh Language within their organisation, resulting in a positive impact. This year there will be 2 awards for this category. One for SME's and one for larger organisations.
The Categories
BUSINESS LEADER
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsored by Leadership & Management Wales
To recognise the achievements of an individual at the forefront of business activity in Wales, who has demonstrated conspicuous leadership within his/her business and/or in the wider business community.
EDUCATOR
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsorship available
To recognise an individual, teacher, lecturer or work-based trainer (eg employed in schools, colleges, universities, work-based training or community education) who has pioneered an initiative which has been hailed as an example of good practice in their locality, region or throughout Wales.
CITIZENS VOICE
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsored by The Waterloo Foundation
To recognise an individual who has enhanced the community in which they live on a local, regional or national level through the conduct of an active campaign or otherwise by encouraging active participation of others to improve society.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsored by The Church in Wales
This category has been created to recognize an individual or group within an organization who has inspired actions making a significant difference to the wellbeing of the community in which they operate. This award is open to individuals or groups working in any sector.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsored by Western Power Distribution
To recognise the contribution of science, technology, mathematics and engineering related activities in manufacturing and industry, academia or the public sector. This category provides entrants with an opportunity to demonstrate how their activities have benefited their respective fields or provided more general benefit for Wales.
ARTS, MEDIA AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012
Sponsored by Orchard Media and Events Group
To recognise an outstanding contribution by an individual to the enhancement of Wales's reputation in the arts, media or creative industries. This category will embrace all art forms, including design and architecture, whether publicly funded or commercial, or recognise an outstanding contribution by an individual to the enhancement of Wales's reputation through the medium of print, radio, television or online.
YOUNG ACHIEVER
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012 Sponsored by Wales & West Utilities
To recognise outstanding achievement by a young person (under the age of 18) in any field, including but not confined to the fields referred to in the other award categories. The aim of the category is to identify inspirational role models within youth culture in Wales.
SPORT
Closing date: Friday, 6 April 2012 Sponsored by Sport Wales
To recognise outstanding achievement by an individual who has inspired others to achieve in sport within their local communities, region or across Wales.