CALLING ALL NOMINATIONS FOR THE MACMILLAN VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2019 - 1 GARY MCKEE, SIR HUGH DUNDAS VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 2018
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1 Gary McKee, Sir Hugh Dundas
Volunteer of the Year 2018
Calling all nominations for the
Macmillan Volunteer Awards 2019
2 Macmillan Volunteer Awards 3
Contents
4 Welcome from our Chairs
6 Special Recognition Awards
The Young Macmillan Champion Award
The Richard Hambro Award
The Douglas Macmillan Award
The Corporate Volunteer Award
The Deborah Hutton Award
The Vicky Clement-Jones Award
The Service Team of the Year Award
The Fundraising Group/Committee Award
The Sir Hugh Dundas Volunteer of the Year Award
24 The Long Service Award
26 Eight top tips for nominating
27 How to submit your nomination
2018 Macmillan Volunteer Awards UK winners with Sue Kirk, Macmillan Vice-President and
Chairman of the Volunteer Awards Panel, and Richard Bond, Chair of the UK Volunteer Forum
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beyond. This year we would particularly Our judges are from our
welcome more Young Macmillan volunteer community
Champion Award nominees like
Grace – so if you know any budding All of our nominations are judged
fundraisers that meet the criteria, we’d by volunteers who have a real
love to hear about them. understanding of what it takes to give
your time for Macmillan. Nominations
Matching your nominee to the award are judged at both regional and national
level, so your nominee has a good
What all of these volunteers share chance of being recognised by peers
is an outstanding contribution to who truly understand volunteering. Julia Palca (left)
Macmillan’s volunteers are at the and are entered for a regional award, Macmillan’s work – contributions that Chairman,
heart of what we do – whether with selected regional winners being match the criteria for each award. To It’s quick and easy! Macmillan Cancer Support
it’s raising funds and awareness, put forward to receive a national award. give your nominees their best chance
or providing vital emotional and of recognition, we invite you to use the It’s easy to submit a nomination, and Sue Kirk MBE MIHM DipHSM (right)
practical support to people with A big thank you to this criteria listed under each award there’s plenty of guidance and support Vice-President,
cancer. The 2019 Macmillan Volunteer year’s winners… to fit your nominee to the most to help you along the way. Absolutely Macmillan Cancer Support
Awards are now under way to once relevant award. anyone can nominate, and often a Chairman,
again pay tribute to them for the time, Inside you’ll find the stories of this volunteer peer is the best person to Volunteer Awards Panel
energy and commitment they so year’s award winners – from nine-year- Long Service and Special describe their achievements.
generously give. old cake-maker Grace and 72-year-old Recognition Awards
hiker Keith, to runner Gary McKee who We very much look forward to receiving
This booklet invites volunteers, staff took on 100 marathons in 100 days to Don’t forget that we have two your nominations!
and members of the public to nominate raise over £100,000. This unparalleled categories of awards: nine special
volunteers or volunteer groups they achievement won Gary the Sir Hugh recognition awards, and our Long
feel deserve recognition – if you think Dundas Volunteer of the Year Award Service Award for groups or individuals
someone’s fantastic, we will too! All – our most prestigious award for who have given many years’ of support
nominees receive a thank you letter individuals who truly go above and to Macmillan.
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The Young Macmillan Grace Smith,
2018 UK winner
Champion Award Grace, aged nine from Chorley, Lancashire,
used her baking talents to wow her community
and raise vital funds for people with cancer after
Macmillan supported her great uncle during his
For inspiring and exceptional young volunteers. cancer journey. In 2016 she raised a fantastic
£400 by hosting a small garden party at home,
Criteria which she then followed with an even more
An individual or group that: successful event in 2017, meticulously whipping
up posters, invitations, donated raffle prizes,
• is, or whose members are, below the age of 25 at the time of nomination homemade bunting, local awareness, and an
• demonstrates leadership ability awesome 70 cakes. Grace’s organisational
• demonstrates evidence of activity above and beyond the standard prowess left Macmillan staff speechless and
expectation for their age raised a stellar £1,411.77. Grace demonstrates
• contributes to Macmillan through caring for people, speaking, significant press remarkable drive, talent and charisma, and
coverage or social media activity, entrepreneurial initiatives, fundraising, or we’re delighted to recognise her astonishing
inspiring others using their own cancer experience. commitment to Macmillan.
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The Richard Mabel Robin,
2018 UK winner
Hambro Award Mabel began volunteering with Macmillan after
her cancer diagnosis in 2011. Since then, she
has become the lead volunteer of a pilot project
in Warrington which provides home support to
For inspiring leaders. people with cancer – a role in which she supports
the project’s 12 service volunteers. In addition,
Criteria Mabel volunteers at the Macmillan information
An individual who: and support service, ensuring the town’s nine
Macmillan information points are fully stocked
• demonstrates strong leadership qualities by inspiring other volunteers with essential resources. As well as being the
• is an outstanding motivator who guides other volunteers to deliver lead communication volunteer for her regional
high impact for Macmillan in the local community Volunteer Forum, Mabel continually champions
• demonstrates exceptional leadership skills that are recognised others to get involved with bucket collections
by the volunteers they lead and cheering at challenge events. She does
• leads by example and champions others. everything with warmth and humour, wholly
embodying Macmillan’s values.
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The Douglas Wayne Griffiths,
2018 UK winner
Macmillan Award Since Wayne lost his daughter to cancer in 2012,
he has devoted time and energy to generating
awareness of Macmillan and support for our
fundraising events. Using his public speaking
For promoting Macmillan and having a significant impact. skills, he represents Macmillan with compassion
and humour, sharing his experiences via social
Criteria media, acting as a TV spokesperson, and visiting
An individual or group that: schools, businesses and community organisations
to highlight our work. Wayne is passionate about
• acts as an ambassador, making sure everyone knows about Macmillan volunteering and has planned and hosted the
• uses their influence to make a significant impact in their local area – national Macmillan Volunteer Conference, chairs
for example, through fundraising or through changing the way a service the Welsh Volunteer Forum and sits on the UK
or system is run Volunteer Forum, using his influence to advocate
• engages with their community by informing others about Macmillan for volunteers. We are extremely lucky to have
through promoting services, pushing for improvements in cancer care, Wayne as an ambassador.
fundraising or winning corporate support
• raises the profile of Macmillan – for example, through networking,
media coverage or social media.
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The Corporate Matt Hawkins,
2018 UK winner
Volunteer Award Argos Divisional Manager and Charity Champion
Matt has been a passionate advocate of the
company’s partnership with Macmillan since
2015, leading by example to help teams exceed
For employees of our corporate partners who make an outstanding their own fundraising targets. In 2017, Matt ran
contribution through volunteering. the London, Berlin and New York marathons,
organised a ‘Macmillan Takeover’ in 234 stores,
Criteria and in one day completed energetic fundraising
An individual or group that: challenges across stores in five regions. Using
Argos’ social network, Matt inspired colleagues to
• is employed by one of Macmillan’s current corporate partners, take on their own challenges. Matt’s own efforts
but not specifically to support Macmillan raised £33,000 in 2017, while his infectious
• demonstrates a can-do attitude and volunteers with enthusiasm and passion enthusiasm helped push Argos’ fundraising total
• goes above and beyond the partnership plans by showing innovation, to £484,990. Simply put, Matt is an outstanding
collaboration and drive ambassador for Macmillan.
• shows greater commitment than other colleagues or groups by championing
Macmillan, encouraging other colleagues to get involved, and being seen as
the face of Macmillan within their organisation.
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The Deborah Sheila Barrow,
2018 UK winner
Hutton Award Sheila is a volunteering powerhouse whose
compassion and sheer determination have
helped provide advice and support for people
in Cumbria for 12 years. When the Carlisle
For supporting people affected by cancer. Macmillan Information and Advice Centre was set
to close, Sheila’s extraordinary dedication saw her
Criteria galvanise a team to keep the centre open for four
An individual who: more years. She later became lead volunteer for
the Macmillan Carlisle Libraries Project, providing
• provides one-to-one support, offering a listening ear, or giving advice a listening ear for thousands of people affected
and support to people affected by cancer by cancer, many in rural locations. More recently,
• shows care and compassion for people affected by cancer Sheila devised and became lead volunteer for
• demonstrates empathy in their volunteer role Carlisle Our Story, connecting people with cancer
• is there for people when they need support the most – with volunteers and others going through similar
whether it’s just one person, or many people affected by cancer. experiences while discovering local history. Sheila
truly is an inspiration.
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The Vicky Clement- Keith Burton,
2018 UK winner
Jones Award For 15 years Keith has made an annual 200-mile
trek through the Yorkshire moors to raise money
for Macmillan – a tribute to his wife who he lost
to cancer, and to the support Macmillan gave
For using a personal cancer experience to help others. her. To date, he has raised more than £6,000.
When not walking, Keith pours his passion for
Criteria fundraising into leading Macmillan’s Stafford
An individual or group that: Fundraising Committee, organising store and
street collections, giving talks to groups and
• uses their own cancer experiences to influence others associations, and providing support to local
• applies insight from their own cancer experiences to improve people with cancer by accompanying them to
the lives of other people affected by cancer hospital appointments and helping them apply
• demonstrates the impact that their role makes to other people for benefits. With his gentle manner and steely
affected by cancer. determination, Keith has made an enormous
difference to many people in Stafford and beyond.
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The Service Team Durham Not Alone,
2018 UK winner
of the Year Award Since 2014, the Durham Not Alone
service has brought support, care
and laughter to people going through
cancer alone. From shopping, cleaning
For passionate and determined teams supporting people affected by cancer. and ironing, to a spot of company over
a cup of tea, they are making people’s
Criteria cancer journeys less lonely. Working
A group that: closely with Macmillan professionals,
information centres, welfare advisors
• supports Macmillan’s work in a particular geographic or subject area, and social care providers, the team’s
helping to create positive change or supporting people affected by cancer flexible assessments ensure tailored
• works together to support and understand the needs and views of people support and a seamless, person-
affected by cancer, highlighting the importance of teamwork centred experience. The volunteers
• offers tailored support or supports others to be there for people look after each other too, mentoring
at their time of need new recruits and sharing experiences
• shows commitment and determination, above and beyond their role, to make the service even better.
to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. The team was highly deserving of
the inaugural Service Team of the
Year Award.20 Macmillan Volunteer Awards 21
The Fundraising Group/ Macmillan York Committee,
2018 UK winner
Committee Award Since 1968, Macmillan York Committee’s
enthusiasm to help people with cancer has raised
a fantastic £2.3 million. Each year the committee
pours its heart and soul into York Race Day
For exceptional achievement through teamwork. – the committee’s flagship event – by holding
bucket collections and using their networks to
Criteria source impressive raffle prizes. The committee
A group that: encourages friends, family and contacts to get
involved too. This has helped forge a partnership
• highlights the importance of teamwork by working together with the Yorkshire-based Aagrah Indian restaurant
to achieve a clear goal chain, enabling Macmillan to raise its profile in an
• inspires others to join them or to form their own fundraising groups and under-represented community. The committee is
raise funds for Macmillan, achieving outstanding fundraising success an outstanding example of what can be achieved
and making a big impact in the context of their local community when a team pulls together for Macmillan.
• contributes to Macmillan by raising both funds and awareness.22 Macmillan Volunteer Awards 23
Gary McKee
2018 UK winner
When his father was The local community also
diagnosed with cancer got behind Gary. More
The Sir Hugh
more than 20 years ago, than 150 local businesses
Gary devoted himself to sponsored him, and became
fundraising for Macmillan. more aware of Macmillan’s
Dundas Volunteer
The unassuming father of work as a result. What’s
three from Cumbria had more, crowds of people
set himself some amazing wearing Macmillan t-shirts
of the Year Award challenges in the past, but
last year’s epic undertaking
took things to a whole new
supported Gary by running,
walking or cycling alongside
him, turning Cleator Moor
level: running 100 marathons – where he ran 99 of his
Our most prestigious award is for exceptionally in 100 consecutive days. marathons – into a sea
passionate and committed individuals. of green.
Not only did Gary break
Criteria records with his efforts, Gary stayed motivated
An individual who: he also raised £103,000 during his challenge by
for Macmillan – one of the thinking about the people
• goes above and beyond their volunteer role and all other volunteer largest amounts raised by who need Macmillan’s help.
awards criteria to make an outstanding contribution to Macmillan an individual with a single Now, thanks to him, even
• makes a significant commitment to Macmillan challenge. In addition, he more people will be able to
• demonstrates a passion and dedication for volunteering with Macmillan received an unprecedented receive it. This long-distance
and deserves recognition as the overall volunteer of the year. level of national media legend is an inspiration to
interest, boosting everyone, and we’re thrilled
Macmillan’s profile with to call him our volunteer
every report and interview. of the year.24 Macmillan Volunteer Awards 25
The Long
Service Award
For all our exceptional, long-serving volunteers.
At Macmillan we reward all our exceptional long-serving volunteers, celebrating
the effort and commitment they’ve shown over many years. The Long Service
Award is open to both individuals and groups, so that all our volunteers can be
recognised for their ongoing commitment and team work.
Individual volunteers and groups of volunteers can be awarded for the following
lengths of service: 5 years, 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years, 30 years,
40 years, 50 years, 60 years. This category of award is particularly dependent on
the nominations of volunteer colleagues – if you know of a volunteer reaching a
milestone, please do submit a nomination. All you need is their name, the region
they volunteer in, and how long they’ve been volunteering.26 Macmillan Volunteer Awards 27
Eight top tips How to submit
for nominating your nomination
Members of the UK Volunteer Forum, 3. Have you given details to illustrate 5. Have you been clear, concise, 8. Have you thought about How to submit your nomination Nominators will be told the outcome
who review nominations and chair the the statements you have made about and kept to the word limit? nominating a volunteer for a Nominations open on 4 September of their nominations from February
regional award panels, have developed your nominee? Making it as clear and precise as Long Service Award? 2018 and must be submitted by 2019 onwards. National winners will
this checklist to help you to tell your Give evidence using vivid possible really is the best way to help If you know a fellow volunteer midnight on 31 October 2018. receive their awards at the Volunteer
nominee’s story as effectively as descriptions to show what makes your nominee’s achievements who is approaching a significant Awards ceremony at Macmillan’s 2019
possible and ensure they have the their achievements special and the stand out. volunteering milestone, we’d love to Visit volunteerawards.learnzone.org.uk Volunteer Conference, and regional
greatest chance of success. difference their contribution has made. hear from you. The only information for additional guidance and support, winners will be celebrated at regional
6. If your nominee is involved in a you need is their name, the region and to make your nomination for both recognition events.
1. Are you nominating the volunteer 4. Have you provided statistics local initiative or annual event, have they volunteer in and how long special recognition awards and the
for the correct award? (if possible) to show what your you described what it involves? they’ve been volunteering. Long Service Award. Don’t forget to If you need help with your nomination
Look for words in the award criteria that nominee has achieved? The judging panel may not be aware of read the Volunteer Forum’s top tips and or have any questions about our
are relevant to their achievements. For example, rather than saying ‘she what is happening in your area. criteria for each award category before Volunteer Awards, please drop us a line
helped raise awareness of Macmillan’s you submit your nomination. at volunteerawards@macmillan.org.uk
2. Have you covered all award services’ say something more detailed, 7. Have you read through or call us on 020 7091 2297.
criteria requirements? like ‘she played a key role in a national your nomination? What happens next?
It may help to jot down your nominee’s media campaign in publications Ask a friend or fellow volunteer to In November 2018 our regional panels Get nominating!
skills, achievements and qualities including The Times, raising awareness check your submission to ensure you will select regional winners for each The sooner you begin your
before you start. For more information, of Macmillan’s services, and £45,000’. don’t miss anything important. special recognition award category. nomination the better!
see volunteerawards.learnzone.org.uk Our national panel will then choose Visit volunteerawards.learnzone.org.uk
national winners from the pool of today.
regional winners in January 2019.28 Say thanks to an outstanding volunteer or volunteer team with a nomination for a Macmillan Volunteer Award. It’s easy. Make your nomination today at volunteerawards.learnzone.org.uk Closing date for nominations is midnight on 31 October 2018. Printed using sustainable material. Please recycle. © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. MAC17317_NOMBK
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