In another sign that the world of ringing is returning to normal, the ART Awards are back. Do you know someone who’s making a difference and making things happen? Then don’t be shy. Say thank-you by nominating them for an award, and if they win, they’ll receive a substantial cash prize to spend on a ringing related activity or product.
It doesn’t matter if they are an ART Member or have never even heard of ART, anyone can apply, anyone can be nominated and anyone can win. If you already have someone in mind, then fly over to: www.ringingteachers.org/awards and download an application form straight away. You have until 31 December 2022 to get your nomination in, so now is the right time to start collecting quotes, photos, statistics and testimonials, to show just how good your ringing hero is.
We have a new award this year – the Len Roberts Award for the Promotion of Ringing. Think community outreach, think media, think ringing PR, think results. A timely addition to the ART Awards portfolio when we’ve all have been reaching out to attract recruits.
The Sarah Beacham Youth Award
Prize of £800 – sponsored by the Sarah Beacham Memorial Trust
An award for youth, school groups, and university societies who are successfully recruiting, retaining and developing young ringers. What’s the ethos of the youth group, how are young ringers developed, and how is the transition from the group managed?
The Len Roberts Award for the Promotion of Ringing
Prize of £250 – sponsored by Len Roberts
For the person making a significant contribution to the promotion of ringing in their local area. What was done, what was the impact, and what were the benefits for ringing, ringers, and the local community? Was it targeted at specific groups, e.g. schools, scouts and guides, or local interest groups?
The ART Award for Excellence in the Use of Technology in Teaching
Prize of £400 – sponsored by John Taylor & Co.
An award for the use of technology to develop skills and accelerate progress. How has it been integrated into other aspects of teaching and how has it developed and evolved over time? This award is for both technology innovators and those who use technology to recruit, retain and develop ringers.
The ART Award for Excellence in Recruitment and Retention
Prize of £400 – sponsored by AbelSim
For an individual, tower or ringing cluster that has been successful in recruiting and retaining ringers. What’s worked well, what’s new and what lessons can be shared with the wider ringing community?
The ART Award for Inspiring Leadership in Ringing
Prize of £400 – sponsored by Talent Innovations
For those who have a long-term vision for their bell ringing community, and give imaginative and inspiring leadership. What barriers and challenges have been overcome and what has made them successful? This award is looking for nominations of individual leader(s), even though they might well be working as part of a team.
Lesley Belcher
ART Chair