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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.<BR>
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Regards,<BR>
Michael & Val Fryer,<BR>
Co. Durham.<BR>
07917 694 588<BR>
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<BR> <BR>> From: sand@spicefm.co.uk<BR>> To: cma-l@commedia.org.uk; comradio-l@commedia.org.uk<BR>> Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2010 17:39:15 +0100<BR>> Subject: Re: [cma-l] Awaz FM Becomes First Community Radio Station in the UK to Win The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service<BR>> <BR>> Huge congratulations to this truely inspirational community radio station...WELL DONE to Ali, Javid and all the Awaz team...well deserved!<BR>> <BR>> And can i say a big thank you for the help and support Awaz (MBE!) has given newer stations like Spice FM<BR>> <BR>> Sandeep Kapoor<BR>> Managing Director<BR>> Spice FM<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> -----Original Message-----<BR>> From: cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk [mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] On Behalf Of CMA-L<BR>> Sent: 02 June 2010 11:37<BR>> To: cma-l@commedia.org.uk; comradio-l@commedia.org.uk<BR>> Subject: [cma-l] Awaz FM Becomes First Community Radio Station in the UK to Win The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service<BR>> <BR>> Awaz FM, the voice of Glasgow’s ethnic communities, has become the<BR>> first community radio station in the UK to win The Queen’s Award for<BR>> Voluntary Service, the MBE for volunteer groups.<BR>> <BR>> The prestigious National Honour recognises outstanding contributions<BR>> made to local communities by groups voluntarily devoting their time<BR>> for the benefit of others. It sets the national benchmark for<BR>> excellence in volunteering, with the work of those awarded being<BR>> judged of the highest standard.<BR>> <BR>> Attracting more than 200,000 listeners a week, Awaz, which translates<BR>> as ‘voice’ in Urdu and Hindi, is the only media platform where<BR>> information and services can be delivered in a multilingual format.<BR>> <BR>> The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service recognises the outstanding<BR>> contributions made to local communities by groups in the UK<BR>> voluntarily devoting their time for the benefit of others. It is the<BR>> highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding<BR>> work done in their local communities.<BR>> <BR>> Ali Malik, director at Awaz FM said, “We are honoured to win this very<BR>> prestigious award and accept it on behalf of our many volunteers,<BR>> without whose support the voice of Glasgow’s ethnic communities would<BR>> fall silent.<BR>> <BR>> “In accepting this award, I would like therefore to acknowledge the<BR>> tremendous support Awaz FM has received from volunteers, local<BR>> organisations and business and, of course, our many listeners. I am<BR>> confident that this recognition of our achievements will help ensure<BR>> that Awaz FM continues to provide an important community service to<BR>> Glasgow’s ethnic communities for many years to come.”<BR>> <BR>> Awaz FM will receive a certificate signed by the Queen and an<BR>> exclusive commemorative crystal, presented by the Lord Provost of<BR>> Glasgow Bob Winter at a special ceremony. The station has also<BR>> received an invitation for representatives to attend a Royal Garden<BR>> Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in the summer.<BR>> <BR>> The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Main Award Committee Chair and<BR>> former broadcast journalist Martyn Lewis CBE said,<BR>> <BR>> “Outstanding volunteer groups across the UK all too often go without<BR>> recognition for the truly amazing work they do, despite the vital part<BR>> they play in helping bind our communities together. It’s a great<BR>> pleasure to celebrate the efforts of Awaz FM with The Queen’s Award<BR>> for Voluntary Service and help raise awareness of all they do for the<BR>> benefit of others.”<BR>> <BR>> One of the first community radio stations in the UK to win a license<BR>> and operated by more than 50 volunteers ranging in age from 11 to 65,<BR>> with even its directors working on a voluntary basis, Awaz FM employs<BR>> only three full-time staff. Amongst its many community initiatives is<BR>> a ‘Basic Radio Skills’ media training course aimed at anyone<BR>> interested in developing new skills for further education or to give<BR>> them confidence to enhance their employment opportunities.<BR>> <BR>> Awaz FM serves the Asian and African community in Glasgow, delivering<BR>> entertainment, community information, local, national and<BR>> international news broadcasting in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Swahili and<BR>> English. It works with many organisations including Glasgow City<BR>> Council, Greater Glasgow Health Board, Community Planning Partnership,<BR>> Strathclyde Police, Fire Brigade, Scottish Government, Cemvo, Gara and<BR>> West of Scotland Racial Equality Council in delivering their services<BR>> to the Asian and African Community.<BR>> <BR>> ENDS<BR>> <BR>> 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<BR>> <BR>> For further information please contact Ali Malik tel 0141 420 6666<BR>> <BR>> \\<BR>> <BR>> Community Media Association<BR>> -- <BR>> http://www.commedia.org.uk/<BR>> http://twitter.com/community_media<BR>> http://photo365.commedia.org.uk<BR>> Facebook Fans: http://bit.ly/cog8n5<BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> <BR>> cma-l mailing list - cma-l@commedia.org.uk<BR>> <BR>> Community Media Association - www.commedia.org.uk<BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> <BR>> To manage your mailing list subscription please visit:<BR>> http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l<BR>> <BR>> <BR>> <BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> <BR>> cma-l mailing list - cma-l@commedia.org.uk<BR>> <BR>> Community Media Association - www.commedia.org.uk<BR>> _______________________________________________<BR>> <BR>> To manage your mailing list subscription please visit:<BR>> http://mailman.commedia.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/cma-l<BR> <br /><hr />Get a free e-mail account with Hotmail. 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