The Charity Awards 2010 is now open for entries.

Now in its 11th year, the Charity Awards recognise excellence in the leadership and management of charities. The Awards, run by Civil Society Media, provide a perfect opportunity for you to propel your charity’s work into the spotlight, to influence policymakers and funders and to boost the morale of your staff and stakeholders.

You may enter any type of project or campaign and it will be judged by a distinguished panel of sector leaders against entries from other organisations in your own sector.

Returning as chair of the judging panel this year is former Refugee Council chief executive Maeve Sherlock.

The winners will be announced at a star-studded gala presentation dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel on the evening of Thursday 10 June.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 12 March 2010. Enter here or visit www.charityawards.co.uk for more details.

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