I N A S S O C I A T I O N W I T H

Shepton Mallet Treatment Centre

• Volunteer Hero

• Community Projects

• Charity Champion

• Brave Heart Hero

• Outstanding Young Person

• Inspiring through Education

• Outstanding Contribution to the Arts and Culture

• Going the Extra Mile Award

• Outstanding Person of the Year ( Judges choice)

• The Phil Welch Ambassador of the Year Award

• Child of Courage Award

• Sporting Hero

The awards will be held at Rookery Manor on the 4th December 2014. The

awards are the perfect opportunity for the local community to recognise

the remarkable and inspirational people who make a signi� cant di� erence

to the lives of others.

“Somerset is renowned for its unique community spirit and that’s something we are always keen to celebrate. These awards aims to recognise the unsung heroes whose kindness, generosity, dedication and courage have touched the lives of others and helped bind our communities together. They are a highlight of the year for us and promise an unforgettable, and often highly emotional, occasion for all who attend.”

Event categories:

Bede MacGowan, Editor Mid Somerset Series

The Mid Somerset Series, The County Magazine, Frome Standard and

Somerset Guardian have a combined circulation � gure of *38,853 every

week in Somerset exposing your business to a wide cross section of the

community and a� rming your brand values with valuable stakeholders in

your business.

The 2014 Mid Somerset News & Media Pride Awards provide your company

with an opportunity to highlight that you, your company or organisation are

extremely proud of those who may not always receive recognition in your

community.

Raise your company pro� le with an established and trusted source of local

media.

Entry and judging procedure:

The general public nominate entrants for the categories via in paper voucher

posted to our o� ce. Entry methods are promoted in our weekly coverage.

• Deadline for nomination is in August

• Judging to take place the end of October with winners

being announced at the awards lunch in December

*Source: JICREG 01/04/14 approx � gures.

The bene� ts of event sponsorship

Celebrating those unsung heroes of Somerset

Title sponsorship package • 12 weeks of logo branding in-paper and online. • Half page editorial in the Mid Somerset Series, The County Magazine or Standard and Guardian about why supporting the event is important to your business. • Branding to be included on all promotional material – tickets, menus etc • Presentation of the award at the lunch • Ten tickets to the Heart of Somerset Community Awards event. • Company name in event tile for example The Heart of Somerset Community Awards in associations with XXXX • Sponsorship of the Outstanding Person of the Year Award£7,500 + VAT

Category Sponsorship Package • 12 weeks of logo branding in-paper and online. • 2 half pages of editorial in the Mid Somerset Series, The County Magazine or Standard and Guardian about why supporting the event is important to your business. • Branding to be included on all promotional material – tickets, menus etc • Presentation of the award you sponsored at the lunch • Two tickets to the Heart of Somerset Community Awards event. £1,500 + VAT

Gold Package • 12 weeks of logo branding in-paper and online • Half page in the Mid Somerset Series, The County Magazine or Standard and Guardian about why supporting the event is important to your business • Two tickets to the Heart of Somerset Community Awards even. £750 + VAT

Silver Package • 12 weeks of logo branding in-paper and online • Quarter page in the Mid Somerset Series, The County Magazine or Standard and Guardian about why supporting the event is important to your business • Two tickets to the Heart of Somerset Community Awards event. £500 + VAT

Event sponsorship packages