Nominations for North Lincolnshire Community Champion Awards

North Lincolnshire Council in partnership with Scunthorpe Telegraph is organising North Lincolnshire's first ever Community Champion Awards and is inviting nominations.

The awards take place on Thursday 29 November 2012, and nominations are now open.

The awards are split into four categories - Volunteer, Achievement, Community, and Inspiration. Across these, there will be 26 individual awards presented, each sponsored by a local business.

Do you know someone who deserves recognition for the time they dedicated to volunteering or for overcoming barriers or excelling in a sport or the arts? Is there a community group that deserves recognition for its work in the local community, or do you know someone who is true inspiration to others?

If so, then get nominating! You can do so on-line at www.northlincs.gov.uk/CommunityChampionAwards2012 or contact sport, leisure and culture for a nomination forms on 01724 297270, or email community.recreation@northlincs.gov.uk.

Or you can pick up a nomination form at any local link or library in North Lincolnshire. Nominations close Sunday 30 September 2012.

Cllr Liz Redfern, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: "The North Lincolnshire Community Champion Awards provide a fantastic opportunity to recognise ordinary people's achievements. Nominations are now open for 26 awards that will reward local people for their achievements. The amount of support we've received from local businesses is tremendous and shows how much they recognise just how important the awards are. They bring everyone together to celebrate their achievements in doing the things they love and at the same time, making a real difference to people's lives. They help raise aspirations and create a 'feel-good' factor within local communities."

David Atkin, Editor, Scunthorpe Telegraph Editor, said: "This year our newspaper celebrates its 75th year - a remarkable achievement but one that would have not been possible without the people of North Lincolnshire. Over the decades we have prided ourselves on supporting the community and celebrating the achievements of our residents. And while many things in our business have changed, our commitment to the community has not. That is why the Scunthorpe Telegraph and our staff are delighted to be associated with these awards - they represent everything we stand for. Without the many people who these awards are designed to honour, our communities would be much poorer places. Make sure you do your bit and nominate deserving people in your communities - we should celebrate everything they do."