Who has gone the extra mile?

The National Lottery is searching for Stirling’s‘hometown hero’or‘lockdown legend’as part of the 2020 National Lottery Awards.

This year the annual search for the UK’S most popular National Lotteryfunded projects will, for the first time, honour individuals who have made an extraordinary impact in their community, especially those who have adapted during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

New figures reveal more than £3.6 million of National Lottery funding has been invested in good causes in

Stirling in 2018/19 alone, with a total of 53 grants awarded.

Winners in each category will receive a £3,000 cash prize for their organisation and a trophy.

Spokesperson Jonathantuchner said:“people have used National Lottery funding in amazing ways during these challenging times.

“We want to honour them as part of this year’s National Lottery Awards and recognise their selfless dedication and thank them for their fantastic work.”

The awards will recognise outstanding individuals in the following sectors: arts, education, health, environment, sport, heritage and community/charity.there will also be a specialyoung Hero Award for someone under the age of 18 who has gone that extra mile in their organisation.

All nominees must work or act for a National Lottery-funded organisation or have received National Lottery funding.

For more information or to nominate, tweet @Lottogoodcauses with your suggestions or complete an entry form via https://www. lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards.

Deadline for entries is midnight on August 19.