NATIONWIDE COMMUNITY AND HERITAGE AWARDS 2008

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That this House welcomes the launch of the Nationwide Community and Heritage Awards 2008 on 20th February by the Nationwide Building Society and the Heritage Lottery Fund; recognises the importance of the Awards in celebrating the contribution of those undertaking valuable voluntary community or heritage work across the UK; notes that winners will be chosen from across 12 regions and countries in three different categories - young people, adults and groups; and further notes that 18 of these winners will be announced as national finalists later in 2008, culminating in a national celebration of volunteering in November.