Good Relations Housing for All Award

The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council (NICRC) in association with Northern Ireland Housing Executive are inviting nominations for the Good Relations ‘Housing for All’ Award.

This category aims to recognise individuals or groups working in a voluntary capacity in their community to build bridges in their community, build mutual respect and understanding, break down barriers to diversity and encouraging sustainable shared places and communities as part of the Shared Housing Programme.

Nominations will close on Monday 19 January 2026 at 12 noon.

Late nominations cannot be accepted.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE GOOD RELATIONS ‘HOUSING FOR ALL’ AWARD.

The Good Relations ‘Housing for All’ Award is open to individuals or groups working in a voluntary capacity in their community as part of the “Housing for All” Shared Housing Programme.

Self-nominations are not permitted. Staff and Board Members of the Community Relations Council and The Executive Office (and their family members) are ineligible for nomination, although they may nominate others.

Nomination forms will be reviewed and assessed by a panel. Therefore, information will be shared with the members of the assessment panel for the purpose of assessing your nomination. By completing this form you are therefore confirming the nominated entrant(s) consents to this information being made available to the assessment panel and third parties associated with the Awards process.

Please see our Privacy Notice to reflect changes we've made that strengthen your privacy rights. This is part of the Community Relations Council's commitment to how we use your data and keep it safe. We have included changes to address the recent standards introduced by the data protection law known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Privacy notice is available to view on the CRC website www.nicrc.org.uk

If you wish further information before completing this form please download our Guidelines document for more detailed instruction. The Terms & Conditions can also be read online.

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Email Address(Required)

Telephone Number

I wish to nominate the following person/s for the Good Relations ‘Housing for All’ Award.

Nominee Email Address(Required)

Nominee Telephone Number(Required)

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Award Year

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If you wish further information before completing this form please download our Guidelines document for more detailed instruction. The Terms & Conditions can also be read online.

Now we want to hear about your nomination.

You have a 250 word limit to address each criteria. Please provide the following to demonstrate why your nominee should become a holder of this Award:

1. Please outline the commitment of the nominated individual or group to good relations work. (Please describe the individual or groups involvement with to date including the impact they have had on the success of the programme in the particular area.)(Required)

Your answer is limited to 250 words.

2. Demonstrate through examples how the nominee’s work has made, and continues to make a difference? (Explain this in terms of developing mutual respect and embracing of diversity to help build a sustainable shared community.)(Required)

Your answer is limited to 250 words.

3. Demonstrate how the nominee’s work makes a positive impact in creating shared sustainable communities? (Explain this in terms of practical action, developing mutual respect and understanding, strengthening diversity and enhancing the celebration and embracing of diversity.)(Required)

Your answer is limited to 250 words.

4. In what ways has the nominees work helped bring about attitudinal change within the community, encouraging greater respect, understanding contributing to a more peaceful community? (Explain how this change is reflected in improved relationships, reduced tensions or greater participation.)(Required)

Your answer is limited to 250 words.

Further evidence may be provided in the form of images, video links, clippings, etc. You may also include a video sales pitch, if you wish. All of your included items should be inserted into one single document and uploaded below. This document must be a PDF of no more than 4 pages, of maximum file size: 3mb. (Most recent Microsoft software will allow you to save a file as PDF under the Save As option.)

Supporting Documentation

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 3 MB.

Please see our Privacy Notice to reflect changes we've made that strengthen your privacy rights. This is part of the Community Relations Council's commitment to how we use your data and keep it safe. We have included changes to address the recent standards introduced by the data protection law known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Privacy notice is available to view on the CRC website www.nicrc.org.uk

Executive Summary(Required)

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Administration Area

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What Council area is the person being nominated based in?(Required)

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Award Grouping(Required)

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Check you receive an acknowledgement message onsite. You will also receive an email acknowledgement. If either do not arrive, please check with info@nicrc.org.uk before the closing date.

Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of others. Once you are sure your submission is complete click on Submit Nomination below.

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Nominations Are Currently Closed

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR THE GOOD RELATIONS ‘HOUSING FOR ALL’ AWARD.

Administration Area

Nominations Are Currently Closed