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

[Inspiration FM]

Well done to Javid, Staff and all volunteers.....maybe we could put our
Crystals beside each other on CMA website.........

Jenny Campbell
Station Co-ordinator

On behalf of 


Inspiration FM Northampton's Multi-cultural Community Radio Sation
Address: 20 Sheep Street, Northampton, NN1 2LU
Tel: 01604 250544
Email: info at inspirationfm.com
Website: www.inspirationfm.com 
Company No: 05304892
 
 

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

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-c
ommunity-radio-station-in-the-uk-to-win-the-queen-s-award-for-voluntary-serv
ice

For further information please contact Ali Malik tel 0141 420 6666

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