Who deserves to win a Warrington Guardian Inspiration Award 2024?

The inspirational youngster was crowned Teenager of the Year at the Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards last year and we’re looking to honour more of the town’s fantastic young people at this year’s event.

The 2024 glittering award ceremony will be held at The Village Hotel on Thursday, April 25 and a dozen of Warrington’s most inspirational individuals, groups and teams will be recognised for their hard work over the past 12 months.

Do you know someone who deserves one of this year’s awards?

Child / Teenager of the Year 2024 is one of 12 honours we will be giving out to charity champions, health heroes and good neighbours in our annual Inspiration Awards.

Do you know someone who has shown real bravery or courage?

Have they overcome adversity in their personal lives or gone beyond the call of duty by risking their own safety to help others?

We want to hear about all the inspirational people, teams and organisations who make a difference in the lives of others living in the town.

Tell us your nominations for Warrington’s most hardworking and inspirational residents.

The awards given out on the night will honour the positive people living and working at the centre of our community and recognising their hard work, determination and acts of kindness.

2023 Teenager of the Year Award winner Amy Snell with Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust chief executive, Professor Simon Constable and presenter Leanne Campbell

Sixteen-year-old Amy received her award this time last year after being nominated by her sister, who described her as a “loving and caring individual”.

After Amy’s mum Clare was taken ill in 2021, the youngster visited her mum daily in hospital, completed her GCSEs and had her Year 11 prom.

Nominating Amy, her sister said: “She is so strong for everything she has been through without our mum.

“Our family could not be any prouder of her and considering she is only 16-years-old. She has acted so maturely and has done everything she can to help our mum and our family.

“Mum is so extremely proud. Amy is the most caring, loving person and anyone who knows Amy will agree.”

Do you know someone as inspirational as Amy? Would you like to nominate someone or a group of people for our next awards?

There are 12 categories honouring the most inspirational people living in Warrington and we need your nominations.

HOW TO NOMINATE: See our list of award categories below and then CLICK HERE TO FILL IN AN ENTRY FORM or scan the QR code.

The closing date for entries is Friday, March 1.

Scan the QR to make a nomination

For your nomination to be considered please include your name and full contact details, along with those of the person, business or organisation you are nominating, the name of the category and your full reasons for nominating them.

If you would like your business or organisation to be part of the event and sponsor one of our awards alongside our main partner Warrington Borough Council, please email nikki.whinnett@localiq.co.uk for further information.

Here are the 12 categories set to be awarded on the night:

1. SPORTSPERSON / SPORTS TEAM OF THE YEAR

We want to hear about the achievements of Warrington’s finest, either in their field of expertise or in furthering sport in the community. Nominations are welcome for both adults and junior achievers.

2. CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY sponsored by Sellafield Ltd

This award is for an individual or organisation in the town that has made a significant contribution to the community.

3. EVERYDAY HERO AWARD sponsored by Belong

This award recognises those who put others first, keep spirits high with people they meet and make a difference to the lives of those in their neighbourhood or the street they live in through their kindness and compassion.

4. FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

5. JUNIOR FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR

We want to hear about those who have committed to raising money or giving time to a good cause. Nominations are welcome for individuals or groups and there will be separate awards for adults and youngsters.

6. CHILD/TEENAGER OF THE YEAR

This year’s winner will be for a youngster who has either battled against the odds to help others, been an outstanding achiever in their studies or extra-curricular activities, or put themselves at risk to help someone less fortunate or in danger.

7. HEALTH HERO OF THE YEAR

We are looking for an unsung hero working or volunteering within a hospital, surgery or health environment who has shown exceptional care or contributed to making someone’s visit or stay more enjoyable.

8. EDUCATION HERO OF THE YEAR sponsored by Chester University

This award will recognise those working in schools and colleges across Warrington, from teachers and head teachers to support staff and governors.

9. COURAGE AWARD

This award is to honour those who have either overcome adversity in their personal lives or gone beyond the call of duty, perhaps by risking their own safety to help others.

Nominations could be received for an individual, team or emergency services workers.

10. CHARITY OF THE YEAR

We are looking to recognise a Warrington charity that has been committed in its efforts to helping people in the town through its fundraising and tireless community work.

11. TEAM OF THE YEAR

We want to celebrate a team that has achieved success by working together. Nominations can be received from all walks of life, from schools and businesses to hospital departments and voluntary groups.

12. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT sponsored by Warrington Borough Council

A prestigious award for the person who has made an outstanding contribution in Warrington over several years.

(Please note that our judges will also have the discretion to present further special recognition awards on the night)