THIS is your last chance to enter this year's Schools Awards in a bid to recognise the exceptional efforts made in our schools and colleges across the town.

There are awards in 12 categories up for grabs and the winners, selected by a panel of judges, will be invited to a presentation evening at the Village Hotel on Wednesday, June 29.

Editor Hayley Smith said: "We know from the success of our Inspiration Awards and our popular teacher of the month that there is a lot to celebrate in Warrington.

"We want to recognise the great work that goes on in our classrooms and also behind the scenes, with the help of parent teacher associations and the wider community.

"This is about rewarding those whose hard work, achievements, passion, time and dedication has been invaluable to the education and training of our children."

The closing date for entries is Tuesday and here is a quick reminder of the categories on offer.

1 Lifetime achievement award

2 School of the year

3 Head teacher of the year

4 Teacher of the year

5 Primary school pupil

6 Secondary school pupil

7 Further education student of the year

8 Support staff of the year

9 Innovation award

10 Apprentice of the year

11 Class of the year

12 Early years award

How to enter:

• We are inviting nominations not only from schools themselves but also from parents, PTAs, governors and the wider community.

• Individuals or institutions can enter more than one category.

• The final date for entries is Tuesday, May 31.

• Send your nomination with why you think your nominee should win, plus any supporting evidence, to Maureen Friday, Warrington Guardian Schools Awards 2016, The Academy, 138 Bridge Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2RU or send via email with the subject line ‘Warrington Guardian Schools Awards’ to maureen.friday@nqnw.co.uk.

• Please include who you are nominating, their address, email and contact telephone number plus the name of the nominator and their contact number.

• You can also enter via our website by clicking here.

• The winners will be presented with their awards at the ceremony. All applications will be considered and the judges’ decision as final.