Help honour these heroes

THE 2022 National Lottery Awards are now open for entries.

Once again, the annual search for the UK’S favourite National Lotteryfunded people and projects will recognise those individuals and organisations who have made an extraordinary impact in their community, especially during these unprecedented times.

National Lottery players raise more than £30m every week for good causes and we know this money is being used in amazing and inspiring ways. As part of the National Lottery Awards, we want to celebrate those whose selfless dedication and fantastic work make such a difference across the country.

Encompassing all areas of National Lottery funding, you can nominate local legends and hometown heroes in the following categories: arts, culture and film, community/ charity, heritage, environment, and sport. In addition, there will be a young hero award for someone under the age of 25.

Furthermore, groups or organisations are eligible to enter the National Lottery Project of the Year category, where shortlisted finalists will face a public vote later in the year.

All award winners will receive an iconic National Lottery Awards trophy and £5,000 for their organisation.

Nominations can be made by completing an entry form on our website www.lotterygoodcauses. org.uk/awards. All nominees must have been funded by the National Lottery or be associated with a National Lotteryfunded project. Entries must be received by midnight on June 1. Jonathan Tuchner National Lottery Awards Email your letters or poems to: postnews@mediawales. co.uk Please include your name and address.