Congratulations on being nominated in the Community Project of the Year category at the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2009. The aim of these Awards is to highlight Scotland's wonderful traditional music in all its forms and to create a high profile opportunity which will bring the music and music industry into the spotlight of media & public attention.

The voting process begins on Monday 2^nd November and finishes on Friday 20^th November so please encourage people to vote. It not only helps you but spreads the word about Scottish traditional music in general. People can vote (from 2^nd November) by visiting http://www.handsupfortrad.co.uk/tradmusicawards/ and clicking on the voting link. Voting Forms can also be downloaded from the site. I’ve attached a ‘Nominee 2009’ web logo for your website and publicity material.