HOW YOU CAN ENTER A HERO IN THE AWARDS

What makes a hero? We’ve got the answers for people thinking of nominating a worthy cause for a Best of Wearside Award.

Local Hero: It recognises people who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and bravery whilst serving for our country and in everyday life.

Green Champion: A person or group of people who actively work/live/promote green issues and green living to the benefit of the community.

Student of the Year: The judges are looking for individuals who have achieved results that many thought previously unachievable. It can be from achieving excellent grades at school, sixth form or University, overcoming learning difficulties through the education process, through to doing a further education course later in life just because they wanted to. Fundraiser of the Year: This could go to any person or group who has made a

difference to a charity or cause by their hard work and dedication. Volunteer of the Year: A person who freely gives there time to help others for no financial gain. Sporting Achievement: This award not only recognises sporting skill but also recognises drive, ambition, and determination even in the face of adversity..

Community Group: A group of people, whether they are paid or volunteers, who have made a real difference in the community. The award will be made to a group whose time, effort, support and aspirations have improved an area in Wearside for the benefit of those who live, work and play there. Community Champion: Anyone who you think has made a significant contribution to your community. Child of Achievement: A child who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in their life. They may have overcome great odds or made

sacrifices above and beyond the call of duty. .

Child of Courage: A child who has shown exceptional courage in their life. The nominee may have shown courage in dealing with an illness or battling through a traumatic experience. To nominate, just send your name, address and telephone number, as well as your email address, if applicable. Remember to include the category you are putting your nominated cause into. Also send the name of the person you wish to nominate, along with their address, telephone number and email (if known). Send all of that to Lynn Wild by no later than the middle of February. We’ll have further details soon. Email those entries to lynn. wild@jpimedia.co.uk or send them to Lynn Wild, Alexander House, Second Floor, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland. DH4 5RA.