Why this small town in Gironde received a prestigious prize from the Senate

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Until November 2024, two elected officials of the commune of Podensac, in Gironde, as well asa resident were invited to the Senate to receive the 'Participation prize 2024'. A prize awarded to reward the initiative taken by the city during its citizenship day.

The Senate congratulates Podensac

The Senate and more precisely 'Decide Together', a place for exchanges around citizen participation, chose Podensac to congratulate them on the project carried out by the elected official Yann Feurté : Citizenship and games day. A exceptional day which took place at Parc Chavat last May, co-constructed by the municipality and a group of citizens volunteers.

The first deputy mayor Jean-Marc Depuydt present that evening was very touched by this award and expressed his gratitude.

It is with immense pride that we receive this evening on behalf of the town of Podensac the Participation Prize, in the category of towns of – 10,000 inhabitants.

Citizen participation at the origin of everything

During the award ceremony, Yann Feurté, elected in charge of Citizenship Day, took the stage to explain to a beautiful assembly composed of elected officials French, ofassociations or even companies, the issue of citizen participationin the small towns of France, such as Podensac, as well as its democratic objectives.

For the jury, “this impressive approach deserves all recognition, both for its reproducibility and for its mobilizing effect . She is a success thanks to the involvement of different actresses and actors, as well as elected officials. Bravo for this initiative! »

He then concluded by admitting wait impatiently the next edition of this day. An edition for which the city and volunteers are already at work.

The importance of volunteers

This prize is intended for the entire municipality, but also for all citizen group of the 2024 edition: Line, Eugénie, Camille, Marion, Sandrine, Tony, David. They mobilized for the organization and good progress of the event.

An event which was also attended by many local actors who had all gathered around same valuesthat day: citizenship and sport, whether volunteers, from the associative or sporting world.

Jean-Marc Depuydt will conclude the evening with these words: “This prize is above all that of the Podensacais! Let's continue to promote our beautiful community and increase these citizen involvements. »

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