Nominations are being sought for the people
who do the most to make Northern Ireland a better place.
The annual CO3 leadership awards, which
celebrate the achievements of Northern Ireland’s charity leaders were launched
on 2nd September 2019.
CO3 chief executive Nora Smith said:
“Charities are by definition in the business of doing good. Collectively they
work with the most vulnerable people in our society, transforming lives,
providing hope and promoting the public good.”
“This is a chance for people to nominate those
leaders who have done the most to make Northern Ireland a better place.”
“We’re looking for leaders who inspire, who
innovate, who provide the best leadership, those who have transformed their
organisations and the best social entrepreneurs.”
She added that in a time of austerity and
uncertainty the work of charities was now the bedrock for many peoples’ lives.
Catherine Cooney, Partner of
Worthingtons Solicitors, said “We are very proud to be supporting the Trustee
of the Year award and supporting leadership in the Third Sector. The team at
Worthingtons work closely with charity trustees, CEOs and their management
teams and are passionate about the work of the charities and social enterprises
in Northern Ireland. We want to support those leaders striving to protect the
most vulnerable in our local communities and wish all entrants the best of
luck.”
Nominations are now open for the awards and
the winners will be announced at a black-tie dinner at the La Mon House Hotel
on 26th March 2020.
Award winners will gain a place on a three-day
leadership development programme in Sweden, where they can learn from and share
with their Swedish peers.
The ceremony will be preceded by CO3’s annual
conference which will be hosted by broadcaster Wendy Austin. This year will be
the theme: “Why?” exploring fundamental questions about the nature of charities
and the business of doing good.
