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Awards Nominations for Sport and Leisure programmes which Build Peace and develop Good Relations

28 February 2011

Nominations are being sought for Inspirational sports and leisure programmes which build Peace and develop Good Relations.

The nominations are being sought as part of the North East PEACE III Sports and Leisure programme managed by the University of Ulster Sports Academy. The aim of the awards programme is to recognise the work which sporting and community groups do to develop an inclusive society and promote understanding of others. The winners will be unveiled at an awards ceremony to be held on 31 March at the Radisson Roe Hotel and hosted by TV presenter Claire McCullom, with regional winners from Coleraine, Moyle, Limavady, Larne, Ballymoney and Ballymena. If you currently work on a programme which uses sport as a medium to develop good relations, tackle social issues or build peace, contact Kyle Ferguson by telephone on 02890 366623, by email on k.ferguson@ulster.ac.uk. Closing date for nominations is Friday 11 March 2011.