Cornwall Rural Community Council (CRCC) is looking for villages with a population of less than 5,000 to enter the Cornwall Village of the Year Competition 2009. Any village which has a strong sense of community spirit is encouraged to enter. Entries are invited from any organisation within a village. Entrants are judged on four themes – community, business, sustainability and communication. Entry forms must be received by 29th May, 2009.

This competition is about what makes a community tick, how they create a real sense of belonging, what gives a community that elusive vibrancy?

Villages reap real benefits from working together, creating a genuine sense of community spirit. By entering the competition villages have reaped benefits eg improved morale, creating greater awareness and community cohesion, and stimulated project development. This year there will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize monies of £250, £150 and £100 respectively to go towards a project within the villages.

Entrants initially have to complete an entry form, and shortlisted villages receive a visit from our judges. The winning village will then go on to represent Cornwall in the West of England round.

Cornwall Village of the Year 2009 Entry Form (107 KB Download)