Small Charity, Big Achiever award nomination

UK, 11 Aug – MapAction is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted for a Third Sector award in the “Small Charity, Big Achiever” category. The award recognises the achievements of small charities that have made a substantial impact on national or international life.

MapAction’s nomination focuses on the charity’s response to Typhoon Haiyan last November, for which a team pre-deployed to the Philippines before the typhoon made landfall. The award winner will be announced on 18 September in London. The full list of shortlisted charities is available at Third Sector Excellence Awards shortlist 2014.

MapAction’s Chief Executive, Liz Hughes, commented: “It is an honour for MapAction to have been shortlisted for the Small Charity, Big Achiever award. This award really sums up what MapAction is all about and is a celebration of the tireless efforts of our volunteers and staff who make such an important impact on the efficient delivery of humanitarian aid.

We congratulate the other charities shortlisted for awards and look forward to celebrating our achievements with them at the awards ceremony in September.”