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Nominate Now For Pride of Britain 2009
Who's your unsung hero or heroine? Who do you think is so inspiring they deserve to be recognised with a Pride of Britain award? The search is on to find the stars of Pride of Britain 2009. They can be of any age, from any walk of life and from any part of the United Kingdom, but, the one thing they must be is extraordinary. View previous winners section. Perhaps they are a child or adult who has displayed remarkable courage, a gutsy Local Champion who has improved your area, a tireless charity fund-raiser or campaigner or an exemplary teacher, dedicated careworker, or member of the emergency services or armed forces who have gone beyond the call of duty to help others? People who go that extra mile. Tell the organisers about them now. It's free and easy to nominate them. You can either fill in and submit this page online right now, or pick up a form and post it in the Pride of Britain box at your Co-operative Food store, Bank, Travel or Pharmacy branch or cut out a form in the Daily Mirror. The team of researchers consider every nomination. Then, from a shortlist of finalists, our national panel of distinguished judges will select most of the winners. (The GMTV Emergency Services award is selected by a public vote on GMTV and in the Daily Mirror.) Our award categories are: Outstanding Bravery To recognise an individual who has put themselves in danger to help or save the life of another. Child or Teenager of Courage To recognise a child or teenager whose has put themselves in danger to help or save the life of another or has battled against the odds. The Co-operative Local Champion To recognise an individual who has improved the lives of those around them in their community. Find out more about the Co-operative Local Champion award. GMTV Emergency Services To recognise a member or members of the police, fire, ambulance, coastguard, mountain and sea rescue services who have gone beyond the call of duty. Find out more about the GMTV Emergency Services award. Teacher Of The Year To recognise a truly inspiring teacher in primary or secondary education. Can be state or private. Please give the name of your parent/guardian if you are under 18. Fund-raiser of The Year To recognise a tireless charity fundraiser of any age Lifetime Achievement To recognise an individual whose achievements have been far-reaching, possibly on a national or international level. Special Recognition To recognise individuals who the judging panel consider to be Pride of Britain, but whose achievements do not fit into other categories. Examples include inspiring campaigners, members of the armed forces who have helped others, carers and volunteers. Nominations must be received by midnight on Friday August 8th, 2009 to be considered for Pride of Britain 2009. All nominations received after that date will be considered for Pride of Britain 2010. The judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. |
