Don’t miss your last chance to name your Local Heroes

Over the past few weeks, you’ve been nominating all kinds of people for the first ever Reporter Series Local Heroes Awards through our websites and by post.

You’ve told us about dedicated guiding leaders, volunteers who work tirelessly to support local groups and many more.

But there are only a few days left to make those final nominations and make sure your top teachers, neighbours, health workers and others get the recognition they deserve.

Today, we’re running the nomination form for the last time - click on the link on the right to open it.

We’re also extending the deadline to 5pm on Monday September 27 to make sure we don’t miss any last minute entries.

The awards, sponsored by Kirklees Council, NHS Kirklees and West Yorkshire Police, are a chance to celebrate the people whose hard work, commitment and generosity makes others’ lives better.

Once all the nominations are in, we’ll be inviting you, our readers, to vote for your favourites in four categories.

Meanwhile, Reporter Series editor Hannah Ridgeway will be joined by a panel of judges to choose the four other deserving winners.

The awards will culminate in a ceremony at Dewsbury Town Hall on Tuesday December 7.

Chf Supt John Robins, divisional commander of Kirklees Police, who will be one of the judges, said: “Week in, week out, residents in the north of Kirklees do fantastic things for their communities yet rarely get recognised or rewarded for the work they do.

“These awards are an opportunity to acknowledge local people who have gone that extra mile to make life better for those around them. I look forward to seeing all the nominations put forward.”

To nominate an individual or group in any one of our eight categories, simply fill in the coupon below and send it to Local Heroes, Dewsbury Reporter, 17 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HQ. You can also make nominations clicking here.

CLICK ON THE LINK ON THE RIGHT TO GO TO THE NOMINATION FORM

The Reporter Series is inviting readers to nominate their heroes in the following categories:

Health Service Hero of the Year – Voted

This award recognises the achievements of someone who works in the field of health care who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

Volunteer Hero of the Year – Voted

Our Volunteer Hero of the Year will be someone will be someone who selflessly sacrifices their time and energy.

Teacher of the Year – Voted

Open to both primary and secondary teachers, this person could have encouraged, believed in, inspired or supported a child in some way. We welcome nominations from pupils, parents or even a whole class.

PCSO Award – Voted

This category will recognise a community police officer who has worked to forge links in their neighbourhood, supported residents and worked tirelessly to create a better living environment around them.

Good Neighbour of the Year – Judged

This award is all about the community spirit of neighbours. The winner of this category will be someone known for their selfless acts of kindness which help others.

Unsung Hero of the Year – Judged

This category celebrates those who make a positive impact on communities but rarely, or never, receive any recognition.

Community Achievement Award (for groups) – Judged

This award is open to any community group, right through from amateur dramatics to the rotary. The winner will have succeeded in a specific project that has benefited the community.

Lifetime Achievement to their Community – Judged

There are often individuals who are the life and soul of their community and this award will recognise their tremendous contribution. The winner of this award will have worked tirelessly and relentlessly for the good of others