It's time to shine! The 2011 Hello campaign awards open for entries

 

The Hello campaign; national year of communication is inviting you to take part in the 'Shine a Light' 2011 Hello campaign awards for developing children and young people's communication, launched by The Communication Trust and Pearson Assessment

Set to become the flagship event of the Hello campaign, these awards (www.helloawards.co.uk) will 'shine a light' on the excellent work and achievement by the children's workforce in developing the communication skills of the children and young people they work with from birth to teenage. These best practice exemplars will be shared with practitioners across the country to incentivise improved practice in 2011 and beyond.

Twelve awards are available including three 'Communication Friendly' awards, three 'Team of the Year' awards, an award for 'Communication Strategy' and 'Commissioning' as well as the 'Hello Young Person of the Year Award'.

The winners will be celebrated at the 'Shine a Light' 2011 Hello campaign awards ceremony taking place at Pearson's Head Office in London from 3‐6pm on Wednesday 23 November.

Applications are encouraged from a wide range of settings, professionals and individuals – those who work with children and young people, those responsible for planning children's services as well as parents and young people.

Log onto www.helloawards.co.uk where you can easily complete an application form and say how your work meets the identified 'qualities' . Applications will be considered by a judging panel including Communication Champion, Jean Gross.