Who has been your hero in tough year?

This year has been a year quite unlike any other, but that does not mean we don’t still have plenty to celebrate.

The extraordinary times we have seen in 2020 have paved the way for people across the country to respond by doing extraordinary things.

Many of our communities banded together and became stronger in the face of the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic and the national lockdown, with the adversity bringing out the best in many people.

As we head towards the end of 2020, we want to celebrate the very best of our local areas and the people who stepped up when we needed them most.

We’ve teamed up with Amazon, whose own staff went above and beyond to keep deliveries going through lockdown, to recognise the Covid Heroes in our communities.

Did your local pub set up a takeaway service and drop dinners to isolating pensioners?

Did your neighbour run around picking up medical supplies and food for others?

Did staff at the corner shop go out of their way to help people in need in your community?

Did your local school become a hub for the whole town?

Perhaps your local councillor went

We’ve teamed up with Amazon, whose own staff went above and beyond to keep deliveries going through lockdown, to recognise the Covid Heroes within our communities.

above and beyond to support your town, village or area?

Was there an NHS worker who became your hero in Covid?

We want to hear about the Covid Heroes of your community.

All we need you to do is fill in the form on our website, Somerset Live, by using the link below and nominate a person, organisation or group that has made a difference to your life in 2020.

We don’t want to pick a winner – they’re all winners as far as we’re concerned – but we will contact as many of your heroes as possible to shine a spotlight on them in December.

If you think you know someone who deserves to be a Covid hero, then please tell us and shine a light on the incredible things they have done.

Who do you think deserves recognition in your community? Nominate them today using the form at https://bit.ly/3ejdspv.