The Mayoral Community Service Awards are intended to honour the extent of community service work of individuals, groups or organisations across the 24 SubCouncils in the city. We are looking for those whose creative community service work impacts the community positively, and displays a track record of community service. Read more below:

‘These individuals working in communities are heroes who love their neighbourhoods and are passionate about creating a positive impact in various ways. Their involvement is crucial in helping to ensure greater community participation and working towards unity and progress. I am pleased to be leading this awards ceremony to acknowledge the diligent work and commitment of the many role-players in our communities who assist in connecting residents with the necessary services and opportunities. Making progress is possible by working together,’ said Executive Mayor Dan Plato.

The event will be held on 29 June as a hybrid-virtual event, due to the current national Covid-19 regulations, with all activities being live streamed from the Cape Town Civic Centre to various venues located in the 24 SubCouncils. Each SubCouncil will be allowed 50 guests, inclusive of the 12 recipients in each of the 24 SubCouncils.

The twelve categories are:

Social support: for providing social support towards the development, and nurturing of the community.

Youth empowerment: for linking young people to dedicated services aimed at the development of the youth.

Women empowerment to assist the development/advancement of women

Peace worker: helping to facilitate the promotion of peace and harmony in the community.

Community business empowerment: for providing support and a service that contributes to the growth and development of community businesses and entrepreneurship.

Children support: for providing care, support and guidance to children to increase their well- being.

Talent nurturing & development: for providing a service or support to sports development, music, and discovery of various other talents at a grass roots level.

Safety development & awareness: initiates, creates awareness and participates in safety development programmes.

Leadership: exhibits selfless leadership at the grassroots level.

Community Bravery: for being courageous in the face of challenging or difficult situations to assist their fellow resident.

Community Heroes of the year 2021: in acknowledgement of sacrifices made for the benefit of the community.

Organisations who implement hands-on solutions for community issues, especially where they improve the lives of the underprivileged.

Nominations close on 25 June at 10:00.

Nomination forms will be collected at the various SubCouncil offices. To assist in easing the load, nominations may be emailed to siyabonga.jonas2@capetown.gov.za.

Source: City Of Cape Town