Readers sent in their nominations on social media – from healthcare workers to supermarket staff – to shout out someone they know who has been working hard through the months of lockdown. Here are 16 pictures of some of the North East’s essential workers. A big thank you for all you do.
9. Leon Mohamed
Linzi Brown: My fiancé Leon Mohamed! He's a key worker at Sky as a call centre technician. Worked throughout all of this pandemic. Him and the rest of his colleagues have made sure the internet and phones were working to stay in touch with our loved ones while we couldn’t see them. Me and our three kids are incredibly proud. Photo: UGC
10. John Jackson
Brigid Dodsworth: John Jackson my niece's husband. He has worked all hours as an undertaker, not a very nice job at the best of times. Photo: UGC
11. Kelly Summerly
Clairey Laidler Whitfield: My beautiful friend Kelly Summerly who is a nurse always there with a smile on her face looking out for her patients, friends and family. Photo: UGC
12. June Dodsworth
Clairey Laidler Whitfield: My lovely friend June Dodsworth working on the front line Covid-19 ward, always working hard and putting patients, friends and family first no matter what. Photo: UGC