Nottingham City Council brings back the Proud of You Awards for 2008 in association with Trent FM and Boots.

Once again we want to reward the stars in our communities and recognise the good work that they do. If you know an individual or group who have gone out of their way to make a positive contribution to Nottingham and its residents, then the Council would like to hear from you.

Leader of Nottingham City Council, Councillor Jon Collins said:

"We have a responsibility for looking after the people and communities of Nottingham, but there are also many individuals in those communities who go out of their way to do something special. The Proud of You Awards is our way of recognising and celebrating the contributions made by these extraordinary people."

Residents of Nottingham are invited to nominate an individual or group for one of the following awards:

• Caring Award
• Danielle Beccan Young Achiever Award
• Good Neighbour Award
• Green Champion Award
• Inspiration Award
• Boots Local Hero Award
• Respect for Nottingham Award

An independent judging panel will select a winner for each category, winners will then be whisked off their feet with a special visit from Trent FM. Nottingham City Council will also award the winners a grant which must go to a local charity or community group of their choice.

Boots is sponsoring the Local Hero Award this year, which will recognise an individual or group who has made an outstanding contribution to community life or performed an act of bravery.

Sarah Smith, from Boots’ Community Team said:

"Boots has been a part of Nottingham for over 150 years, and we know there are many heroes out there making a difference every day, so we are delighted to be supporting Nottingham’s Proud of You Awards."

Nominations for an award can be made online at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/proudofyou or www.trentfm.co.uk. Alternatively, nomination forms are available at Nottingham City Council contact points including leisure centres and libraries. If you would like further information or would like to request a nomination form please contact Nottingham City Council on 0115 9154065.

The closing date for nominations is 5pm Friday 19th September 2008.