The Barb O'Shea Award is made in memory of Barbara O'Shea, who contributed much to Fitzroy and the surrounding community over a period of 21 years. Barb was a volunteer at Atherton Gardens Tenants Association, Fitzroy Community Youth Centre and the Fitzroy & Carlton Community Credit Co-operative (the Co-op).

Barb's contribution was made as a friend and a volunteer committed to social justice and a fair go to all. No task was too big or too small for Barb.

Through this Award the Fitzroy & Carlton Community Credit Co-operative recognises the contribution of Barb and other volunteers in the community who have given so generously of themselves to benefit others and to make a difference for individuals, groups and communities.

The Award is for a person who has made a significant contribution to the life of the local community within the City of Yarra in a voluntary capacity. The person's contribution will have responded to the needs of Yarra residents.

These needs could relate to (but are not limited to) social disadvantage, social isolation, community development, health, environment/sustainability and social justice.

The Award will be presented to the winner at the Co-op's Annual General Meeting, normally held on the last Monday of November.

Complete the attached nomination form and submit to the Co-op by Monday 28 September 2009.