The National Disaster Management Committee (NDMC) is accepting nominations for the 2020 Annual Risk Reduction Recognition Award. The NDMC, in its continuing quest to build a safe nation, is again partnering with Platinum Sponsor, Alliance Insurances Services, in giving this award. This annual award under the theme “Investing in Disaster Risk Reduction for Resilience” is given to recognize outstanding and innovative initiatives and measures in the advancement of Disaster Resilience and Mitigation on Anguilla by private/volunteer organizations during 2019.
This year two prize winners will be selected. Second Place winner(s) will be awarded the Certificate of Merit and a monetary prize of US$200. The overall winner will receive the Risk Reduction Medal, monetary prize of US$300 and the Risk Reduction Certificate of Recognition.
According to Mr. Alwyn Richardson of the Department of Disaster Management, Coordinator of the annual recognition award programme: “Through Disaster Risk Reduction, countries can build resilience to disasters, promote sustainable development, protect persons and their property, livelihoods, health as well as cultural and environmental assets”.
Director of Alliance Insurance Services, Ms. Sandra Lovell stated: “Disaster Risk Reduction is about protecting human lives. It is crucial that all stakeholders make a commitment to reduce the risk of disasters. I urge and encourage individuals, communities, government and civil society to contribute and become change agents in building disaster resilient communities – so that our development activities can be sustainable.”
Selection criteria and nominations forms can be found at the Post Office, various Government Offices, Banks, hardware stores and public areas.
Nominations should be submitted by Friday March 06th, 2020 as instructed on the nomination form. This will ensure timeliness of the selection process. The Risk Reduction Award will be bestowed at the official Award ceremony at Alliance Insurance Services Ltd., D’Image Building in Rock Farm, on March 25th, 2020.
– Press Release
