Nominate your unsung heroes
Readers are being encouraged to nominate individuals and groups in the county who go above and beyond the call of duty and/or show incredible strength and courage in the face of adversity.
Organised by Northeast Press – publishers of the Northumberland Gazette, Morpeth Herald, News Post Leader – and Tweeddale Press’s Berwick Advertiser, the annual Best of Northumberland Awards are a celebration of bravery, determination, commitment and achievement.
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Hide AdWe are looking for people who, in their everyday lives, have managed to do something extraordinary for the benefit of themselves and others.
The awards are split into 13 categories, recognising a cross-section of local heroes. Categories in this year’s event are Community Group; Student; Sporting Excellence; Community Champion; Fund-raiser; Child of Achievement; Child of Courage; Green Champion; Role Model; Volunteer; Sports Team; Neighbour; and Lifetime Contribution Award.
A glittering ceremony will be staged on Thursday, September 15, and the winners will be presented with their awards. The venue is to be confirmed.
The headline sponsor is The Banks Group, which is also sponsoring the Green Champion award.
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Hide AdMark Dowdall, of Banks, said: “We are pleased to support the Best of Northumberland Awards again. These awards celebrate the people of Northumberland who have made an extraordinary contribution to life in the county.
“These real unsung heroes help to make Northumberland a great place to live and work and provide a deep sense of community.”
To nominate your hero, send your name, address and telephone number, the name of the person or business you wish to nominate, along with their address, telephone number and email (if known).
State which category your nomination applies to (from the list of categories) and provide a description of the reasons for your nomination (no more than 300 words).
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Hide AdPost your nomination to Nicola Meldrum, Alexander House, Second Floor, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland, DH4 5RA. Alternatively, email the details to [email protected] or [email protected]The closing date for nominations is Friday, August 19, 2016.