IVHES Awards 2009

The International Voluntary Humanitarian and Environmental Services (IVHES) Awards are for the recognition of commendable voluntary humanitarian and environmental endeavour in the international community

Nominate a community champion in your region or the international community for an

Send the name of your Nominee (including your reason for choosing him/her) by post or email to:-

The IVHES Award trophy to a distinguished Community Champion was awarded to Charmaine Jayatilleke, MBE, for her services to humanity.

The Hon. Nelson Mandela of South Africa was among the previous recipients of this Award. The award was presented to her by Councillor Debbie Brock, the Worshipful Mayor of Milton Keynes on 31st of July 2010 at the Chrysakis Theatre, Milton Keynes. This ceremony was hosted by Navrita Atwal, Milton Keynes Director for Equality Council.

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A British teenager will make history on 30th of October 2010 as the first to be presented a Junior IVHES Award trophy. Then, at the tender age of 13, and, despite growing up in a home in financial hardship and never having enough of anything she wants or needs, Natalie Kassanga's remarkable will power and strength of character can be seen in her accomplishments, not only as a singer, actor and dancer, but also as a supporter of charities and charitable fundraising, etc.

She has undertaken all these activities, alongside continuing to carry on as a capable and productive student, coping with the pressures of always meeting the challenge posed by activities. A true role model who, regardless of financial difficulties, has continued to perform and has inspired many children and deserves to be honoured to raise awareness of the likes of her.

    -    Chamber of Commerce awards 2010

    -    School Cancer event 2009

    -    Red Nose day 2009

    -    World picnic 2009

She has performed in many festivals and guest starring events through Milton Keynes (MK), including MKDons stadium events, competitions and MKVibe.

Natalie has inspired youngsters to attend stage Coach theatre school.

Natalie was featured in discover MK 2008. She was finalist of the Pride of MK 2008

And finally MK Top Talent 2009

Her hardwork and perseverance has meant that she has never given up in any task and finally won a full scholarship to a theatre performing school but this sadly could not go ahead.

We believe Natalie is a true role model as she has vision and will persevere to the end to reach her goal...."

Junior IVHES Awards 2010

International Voluntary Humanitarian and Environmental Services Awards

for outstanding international community champions and role models

Natalie Kassanga

30^th October 2010

Nominations for IVHES Awards 2011 and Junior IVHES Awards 2011 start 10th of January 2011 and can be sent to IVHES@misscommonwealthint.org or misscommonwealth@aol.com. Closing Date: 30th August 2011.