by Sion Barry
An award scheme for companies which offer “excellent” Welsh language services has been launched by Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (Welsh Language Society).
The initiative is a new direction for the society which has traditionally focused on campaigning against large corporations who provide no or very few bilingual services. Under the scheme, members of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg will assess the standard of local firms’ services. Small companies who support local produce and provide a high standard of Welsh-language service will be eligible for the awards.
An award scheme for companies which offer “excellent” Welsh language services has been launched by Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg (Welsh Language Society).
The initiative is a new direction for the society which has traditionally focused on campaigning against large corporations who provide no or very few bilingual services. Under the scheme, members of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg will assess the standard of local firms’ services. Small companies who support local produce and provide a high standard of Welsh-language service will be eligible for the awards.
Broadcaster Angharad Mair joined members of the society to launch the awards in Carmarthen
Sioned Elin, chairwoman of the Carmarthenshire branch of Cymdeithas yr Iaith, said: “This is an exciting initiative and it’s part of our plan as a society to take more positive steps to promote the use of Welsh in the community. While there are many companies who ignore Welsh, especially big international businesses, it’s important that the small local companies who do think about the local community are rewarded.
Sioned Elin, chairwoman of the Carmarthenshire branch of Cymdeithas yr Iaith, said: “This is an exciting initiative and it’s part of our plan as a society to take more positive steps to promote the use of Welsh in the community. While there are many companies who ignore Welsh, especially big international businesses, it’s important that the small local companies who do think about the local community are rewarded.
“We have always organised events to promote the use of Welsh in the community, from gigs to other social activities, this is another way to push the agenda forward.
“We as a society are looking for other opportunities to support good practice in the future. The Welsh language is a treasure for everyone in Wales – whether they speak Welsh or not. So we want to make a positive effort to praise small local companies, who play a part in keeping the language alive.”
Fonte: WalesOnLine
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