# Optimistworld.com launches Charity Awards for fundraisers and small charities - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/07/10/optimistworldcom-launches-charity-awards-fundraisers-and-small-charities/ - Published: 2009-07-10T09:00:54+01:00 - Author: Howard Lake ![](https://www.fundraising.co.uk/files/images/news/Optimist_awards_1247220441.jpg) Good news site OptimistWorld.com has launched its Charity Awards to honour the work of UK fundraisers and small to medium-sized UK-registered charities. HSBC Amanah is the first sponsor of the awards. OptimistWorld.com features positive news across a wide range of topics from sport and travel to corporate responsibility and small charity activity. The Optimist Charity Awards is offering all charities with a turnover of up to £ 1 million, the opportunity to compete for the ‘Optimist Charity of the Year Award’ winning “a substantial cash donation” and online recognition for the work that they do. ## Advertisement Fundraisers are also invited to apply for the ‘Optimist Fundraiser of the Year Award’ which will reward the altruistic efforts of two inspirational individuals with prizes of £500 donated to their charity of choice. The deadline for application is 1 November 2009. However, OptimistWorld.com say that “spaces are limited and will be filled on a first come first served basis”. Each week at least five charities will be featured on the site, with one voted into the finals by the public until the final event which takes place on 18 January 2010. All entrants can register online at http://optimistworld.com/Charities.aspx * **[Irish Fundraising Awards deadline approaches](https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/08/28/irish-fundraising-awards-deadline-approaches/)**( 28 August 2009) * **[Nominate your organisation for a Social Change Award](https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/09/04/nominate-your-organisation-social-change-award/)**( 4 September 2009) * **[Winners of The 2009 Alternative Rich List announced](https://fundraising.co.uk/2009/09/08/winners-2009-alternative-rich-list-announced/)**( 8 September 2009)