DO you know someone who deserves a special mention in Warrington?

The Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards returns for a fifth time this autumn to celebrate some of the town’s unsung heroes.

Nominees will gather at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in November to enjoy a two-course meal before prizes are handed out.

This year’s categories include teacher of the year, sportsman, contribution to the community, teenager, charity champion, charity of the year, act of courage, volunteer and our special inspiration lifetime achievement award.

This goes to a person or people who have made a special impact on Warrington.

So far winners of the prize have included Wendy and Colin Parry, founders of the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace, Dave Thompson, who set up the Warrington Disability Partnership and former mayor Cllr Mike Hannon.

Editor Hayley Smith said: "We always look forward to the night.

"It is humbling to read through the many nominations we get sent before our judges come up with our finalists."

You can nominate your inspirations in one of 10 categories from now until Saturday, September 23.

Foster carer of the year: 
We are looking for someone who has shown exceptional commitment to fostering either themselves, promoting the work or helping reunite a family.


Charity champion: 
We want to hear about an individual or organisation who has committed to raising money or giving time to a good cause.


Young charity champ of the year: 
For those under 18.


Teacher of the year: 
Tell us about an exceptional teacher who has really made an outstanding contribution to the lives of their pupils.


Act of courage award:
We are looking for a person who has carried out an act of exceptional bravery or daring.


Teenager of the year: 
For anyone aged 13 to 19 who has shown amazing bravery or excelled in any way.


Sportsperson of the year: 
We want to hear about the achievements of Warrington’s finest on the sport field and in furthering sport in the community.


Contribution to the community: 
This award is for any individual who gives up their time to help others - in any way.


Volunteer of the year:

For someone who has made a contribution to the town just for the love 
 

Lifetime achievement award: 
The most prestigious award of the night and the one that doesn't require nominations. We will choose someone who has given a lifetime to improving the town.

Just tell us who you are nominating and why that person should win. Keep your nominations to 100 words or less and include your contact details, and if possible, those of the person you are nominating.

Nominations can be emailed with the subject Inspiration Awards to maureen.friday@nqnw.co.uk or write to Inspiration Awards, Newsdesk, The Warrington Guardian, Unit 4, 240 Cygnet Court, Warrington, WA1 1PP.