(sorry if you have already received this via another list - but for
those who haven't this might be of interest. Deborah

From: LWOP Peace [mailto:lwopeace@...]

LONDON WEEK OF PEACE
13TH - 21ST September 2008
http://www.weekofpeace.org.uk

make your voice heard at this years Week of Peace awards and nominate
stars in your community.

Last years annual Peace Awards was a resounding success with Londoners
receiving recognition for their concerted efforts, bravery and courage
in opposing all sorts of violence in their communities. Individuals
and organisations received £6,000 on the night in total to encourage
growth and a financial aid in the progression of their work.

This year's awards will again solidify what the London Week of Peace
is setting out to achieve, awards for the people by the people. This
years theme is 'Dreams' developing Real Examples And Mentors and based
upon the need to provide good role models and mentors for young
people, and our guest of honour at this year's event is the Home
Secretary, The Right Honourable Jacqui Smith.

We are now accepting nominations for the 11 award categories. Nominees
should be based or residing in London and community schemes entering
should show minimum 6 months activity.

For full rules, guidelines and application forms please contact The
Peace Alliance on 0208 808 9439 or visit
http://www.weekofpeace.org.uk/ to apply online. All completed forms
must reach The Peace Alliance c/o LWOP 117 Bruce Grove, Tottenham,
London, N17 6UR by September 5th.

There will be a charity auction during the evening with highly sought
after donated prizes. Last years prizes included an opportunity to co
host any show live on London's Choice FM, time in a recording studio
to create a song and again the Peace banner will be re-auctioned. The
money raised from the evening is put back into the 'Community Fund'
creating more opportunities and offering assistance to groups and
individuals across London working towards creating safer
neighbourhoods and boroughs.

The LWOP 2008 awards take place at The Royal Garden Hotel on the 18th
September 2008. For table bookings or more information about the
awards please contact the Peace Alliance on 0208 808 9439.

NOMINATE STARS IN YOUR COMMUNITY FOR A LONDON WEEK OF PEACE AWARD.

Categories include:

COMMUNITY SAFETY PEACE AWARD
(The Metropolitan Police Commissioner's Award)
Best community safety / crime reduction initiative.

DIVERSITY PEACE AWARD
Best forum bringing local community voluntary groups together for
positive changes.

PARENTS PEACE AWARD
For parents who have demonstrated a commitment to bringing peace in
their families and community.

CORPORATE PEACE AWARD
For a business which has made the best impact through their commitment
to social responsibility.

LONDONER'S PEACE AWARD (The Mayors Award)
For an individual who has made the most outstanding contribution to
their community.

TURN AROUND PEACE AWARD
Ex-offender who has made a positive change in his/her Community.

BRAVERY AWARD
For an individual who has shown exceptional courage in keeping the
Peace.

PEACE MAKER PEACE AWARD
A campaigner for peace who defends the rights of other people.

MAKING THE PEACE AWARD
An award for young people actively building bridges between young
people, communities, generations, faiths and cultures.

VOLUNTEER AWARD
An award celebrating an individual(s) committed to volunteering their
time and resources to the benefit of local communities.

YOUNG PERSONS PEACE AWARD
For students who have made the most outstanding contribution to their
school or community.


Notes for editors:
* In September 2001, The Peace Alliance set up the first Week
Of Peace as a response to local community safety concerns. From 1
borough to all 33 in London in 7 years, the Peace Alliance is
spearheading a forward thinking movement which aims to arm Londoners
with the knowledge, support and voice to creating a safer city.
Founder of The Peace Alliance, Pastor Nims Obunge says that the London
Week of Peace's mission is to "challenge all Londoners to make a
positive change in their communities by engaging in a community safety
agenda for London.
* The London Week of Peace is a multi-agency initiative led
by the Peace Alliance in partnership with local community, faith and
voluntary groups, the Metropolitan Police and the Home Office and GLA.

Press Contact:
Rupinder Virdee Christine Aré
Revolution Publicity The Peace Alliance
Rupinder@... info@...
0208 923 1790 0208 808 9439

http://www.weekofpeace.org.uk/