The ICT Hub National Awards for the Use of ICT in the Voluntary Sector

09/01/2007

The ICT Hub National Awards will reward those voluntary and community organisations who have realised the potential of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) and showcase them as good examples for others to learn from.

It is widely recognised that many parts of the voluntary and community sector have not engaged with the ICT revolution as effectively as the public and private sectors.

ICT is a fundamental resource both in the spreading of information and in the management and administration of organisations of all shapes and sizes.

Effective use of ICT allows organisations to operate more effectively and underpin long term sustainability.

ICT has also allowed organisations to provide new and innovative services enabling them to reach groups they have not served in the past.

The ICT Hub, part of the ChangeUp programme for strengthening the capacity of the voluntary and community sector, has developed a number of resources and events to improve the sector’s use of ICT.

Award categories

Most innovative use of ICT

This award is for voluntary and community organisations that have shown innovation in their use of ICT. Apply for this award if you have used ICT to reach new audiences, dramatically change the way in which you provide services or used ICT to make your organisation sustainable.

Most accessible organisation

This award is for those voluntary and community organisations who have improved the accessibility of their ICT, including websites, to allow them to reach more people such as the elderly or disabled.

Delivering social or environmental benefits through ICT

This award, sponsored by SustainIT, is for organisations that have used ICT to make a difference to the society we live in; such as promote awareness of an environmental issue or improve the lives of disadvantaged groups, such as disabled people or the homeless.

Most effective use of ICT

This award is for those who have used ICT to improve efficiency in their organisation. Examples could include using a new database to manage contacts and service users or developed a training package for employees or volunteers to improve their skills and application of ICT.

Special award: individual contribution to ICT in the voluntary sector

This is your chance to nominate an individual be it, an IT Volunteer, Circuit Rider or colleague who has assisted your organisation with ICT and made a real difference to your daily operations or long term sustainability.

How to apply

Applicants are invited to complete an application form which can be obtained from www.icthub.org.uk/ICT_Hub_Awards or by telephoning 020 7520 2445.

Applications are open until 5pm Friday 16 February 2007.

Shortlisting will take place in February and award winners will be informed at the beginning of March.

The awards ceremony will take place after the ICT Hub’s National Conference on Wednesday 28 March at the Emirates Stadium, London.

Award winners will receive two free places to the National Conference, and be formally presented with a trophy.

Case studies of the winners and short listed applications will feature on the ICT Hub website for others to learn from.

For more information about the ICT Hub visit the website at www.icthub.org.uk or call the free HelpDesk on 0800 652 4737.

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