THE second Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards will be handed out in a variety of categories next week.

We are keeping the names of the nominees under our hats until the night but they come from across Warrington.

And each and every one of them are deserving of praise, whether they have been nominated or gone on to win.

They will be gathering at The Halliwell Jones Stadium to enjoy a three course meal before the awards happen.

This year's categories include teacher of the year, sportsman, the great and green award, 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.

Last year's inaugural winners of the prize were Wendy and Colin Parry.

The courageous couple picked up the Warrington Guardian Inspiration Award which was designed to recognise those who had made a lasting, significant impact on the town.

The prize added to a momentous year which has seen them mark 20 years since their son Tim was killed during the Warrington bombing, 13 years since the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace centre opened and has also seen Wendy awarded an OBE.

Wendy said: “I was getting upset when I realised we had won and told Colin I wouldn’t be able to say anything on stage or I would cry!

“It’s great and the fact that we have been thought about for such an award is absolutely brilliant.

“This is not why we do what we do but it is important to us.”

This year's winner will be announced on the night.

Kate Orr, advertising director at the Warrington Guardian said: "We originally the launched the ceremony in 2013 to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the paper, but it was so popular that we decided to make it an annual event.

"And when we look at all of the people who have been shortlisted, it really shows what a great town we live in.

"I also want to thank all our loyal advertisers who have made sure this event has happened, with their generous sponsorship."

Winners on the night get a specially made trophy.

A raffle will also be held to raise money for the Warrington Guardian's charity of the year, Home-Start.