[cma-l] Awaz FM Becomes First Community Radio Station in the UK to Win The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Thu Jun 3 13:08:48 BST 2010

Terrific news - congratulations to Javid and all the team.  We've always had a very warm welcome at Awaz and much sensible advice on community radio matters.  Keep up the good work - hope to see you again soon.

Regards,

Michael & Val Fryer,

Co. Durham.

07917 694 588

> From: sand at spicefm.co.uk
> To: cma-l at commedia.org.uk; comradio-l at commedia.org.uk
> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:39:15 +0100
> Subject: Re: [cma-l] Awaz FM Becomes First Community Radio Station in the UK to Win The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
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> Huge congratulations to this truely inspirational community radio station...WELL DONE to Ali, Javid and all the Awaz team...well deserved!
> 
> And can i say a big thank you for the help and support Awaz (MBE!) has given newer stations like Spice FM
> 
> Sandeep Kapoor
> Managing Director
> Spice FM
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> Awaz FM, the voice of Glasgow’s ethnic communities, has become the
> first community radio station in the UK to win The Queen’s Award for
> Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups.
> 
> The prestigious National Honour recognises outstanding contributions
> made to local communities by groups voluntarily devoting their time
> for the benefit of others. It sets the national benchmark for
> excellence in volunteering, with the work of those awarded being
> judged of the highest standard.
> 
> Attracting more than 200,000 listeners a week, Awaz, which translates
> as ‘voice’ in Urdu and Hindi, is the only media platform where
> information and services can be delivered in a multilingual format.
> 
> The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service recognises the outstanding
> contributions made to local communities by groups in the UK
> voluntarily devoting their time for the benefit of others. It is the
> highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding
> work done in their local communities.
> 
> Ali Malik, director at Awaz FM said, “We are honoured to win this very
> prestigious award and accept it on behalf of our many volunteers,
> without whose support the voice of Glasgow’s ethnic communities would
> fall silent.
> 
> “In accepting this award, I would like therefore to acknowledge the
> tremendous support Awaz FM has received from volunteers, local
> organisations and business and, of course, our many listeners. I am
> confident that this recognition of our achievements will help ensure
> that Awaz FM continues to provide an important community service to
> Glasgow’s ethnic communities for many years to come.”
> 
> Awaz FM will receive a certificate signed by the Queen and an
> exclusive commemorative crystal, presented by the Lord Provost of
> Glasgow Bob Winter at a special ceremony. The station has also
> received an invitation for representatives to attend a Royal Garden
> Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the summer.
> 
> The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Main Award Committee Chair and
> former broadcast journalist Martyn Lewis CBE said,
> 
> “Outstanding volunteer groups across the UK all too often go without
> recognition for the truly amazing work they do, despite the vital part
> they play in helping bind our communities together. It’s a great
> pleasure to celebrate the efforts of Awaz FM with The Queen’s Award
> for Voluntary Service and help raise awareness of all they do for the
> benefit of others.”
> 
> One of the first community radio stations in the UK to win a license
> and operated by more than 50 volunteers ranging in age from 11 to 65,
> with even its directors working on a voluntary basis, Awaz FM employs
> only three full-time staff. Amongst its many community initiatives is
> a ‘Basic Radio Skills’ media training course aimed at anyone
> interested in developing new skills for further education or to give
> them confidence to enhance their employment opportunities.
> 
> Awaz FM serves the Asian and African community in Glasgow, delivering
> entertainment, community information, local, national and
> international news broadcasting in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Swahili and
> English. It works with many organisations including Glasgow City
> Council, Greater Glasgow Health Board, Community Planning Partnership,
> Strathclyde Police, Fire Brigade, Scottish Government, Cemvo, Gara and
> West of Scotland Racial Equality Council in delivering their services
> to the Asian and African Community.
> 
> ENDS
> 
> http://www.allmediascotland.com/media_releases/25802/awaz-fm-becomes-first-community-radio-station-in-the-uk-to-win-the-queen-s-award-for-voluntary-service
> 
> For further information please contact Ali Malik tel 0141 420 6666
> 
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