Help us find the Silver Surfer of the Year

25/06/2008

What makes an exemplary Silver Surfer? The hunt is on again this year and the awards are seeking as many nominees as possible from over-50s resident in the UK who are using Internet and email.

 

A winner could come from any background, and may be relatively inexperienced. Their important qualities are to do with how they've used their knowledge and how it has helped them to connect to others.

 

The overall winner will receive a high-spec laptop and two runners-up receive £250 of Amazon vouchers. They'll be awarded on October 23 at the Houses of Parliament by MP Stephen Timms, Minister of State for Employment and Welfare Reform at the Department for Work and Pensions.

 

McCarthy & Stone, Britain's largest providers of private sheltered housing, are principal sponsors of Silver Surfer of the Year Awards 2008. Marketing Director Dave Vallis said: 'We are delighted to be this year’s main sponsor of the British Silver Surfer Awards to raise awareness among older people – especially those living alone – of the enormous benefits to be gained from joining the online community."

Entrants need to download a simple form from the link below, and they may nominate themselves or be nominated by others. Nominations close Thursday, July 31st 2008.