IFB calls for nominations for The Beacon Prize 2010
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The Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust, in partnership with The Institute for Family Business (UK) has today put out the call for nominations for the Family Business Philanthropist category of the Beacon Prize 2010. The influential charity is urging people throughout the UK to nominate pioneering members of family businesses who have made a significant philanthropic contribution in giving time, money or skills to a specific cause.
With awards in a further six categories and an additional overall prize, the winners will be invited to attend a gala event in London where the overall prize winner will receive £30,000 to donate to the charity of their choice.
Beacon’s former Chair and broadcaster, Martyn Lewis CBE notes: "The Beacon Prize, described by the Prime Minister, Gordon Brown MP, as ‘the Nobel Prize of the charity world’, aims to encourage a culture of giving in the UK by uncovering and recognising extraordinary achievements in the world of charity’.
Andrew Wates, Chairman IFB, said “Philanthropy and social responsibility are part of the DNA of family business. Family firms are often regarded as 'local heroes' supporting their communities and Beacon helps to promote these values".
Beacon has always had an overwhelming response to the Prize nomination scheme; it reveals countless stories of extraordinary individuals who have worked to make a difference both locally and on a global scale. Every single remarkable story represents the Beacon belief in the strength of innovative philanthropy. We hope that once again this year’s nominations will highlight the work of many more unnamed heroes who have given so much in the name of charity.
Nominations close on 16th April 2010. Nominations can be submitted via: www.beaconfellowship.org.uk
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