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Great Big Thank You Awards offer recognition that is so well deserved
Martin Wright, MNA Editor-in-Chief, writes: In the six years that I have been an editor of the Shropshire Star, one thing has been clearly apparent.
We are all very lucky to live and work in such a wonderful area.
Lucky because of the beautiful countryside, the fantastic market towns, but most of all because of all the wonderful people who make it such a friendly and welcoming place to be.
But there are some people who go further than that. Much further.
And we think they deserve a bit of extra recognition. Which is why I am delighted, for the second year running, to announce the Shropshire Star’s Great Big Thank You Awards.
Last year I had the pleasure of attending the wonderful awards ceremony at Hadley Park Hotel. It was a special occasion, with a superb afternoon tea in a delightful setting.
But what really made it so memorable was meeting the wonderful people who had been presented with the awards, and hearing the remarkable stories that had led to them being chosen.
It was all the sweeter for the fact that while a panel of judges was used to choose the finalists, the eventual winners were chosen by you – our loyal band of Shropshire Star readers. The Great Big Thank You Awards are not just to honour the people of Shropshire and Mid Wales, but they are also chosen by the people of Shropshire and Mid Wales.
Working in the news industry shows you just how quickly time passes, and now it is time to look for some more unsung heroes. And once more we are looking for your help.
Do you know somebody who deserves a bit of recognition for the work they do in the community?
If so please let us know. Go to the website here to make a nomination: https://www.starthankyou.shropshirestar.co.uk/
By definition, the type of people who selflessly serve their community are not the type to seek credit for their work, but we think they deserve to be honoured.
This year we are seeking nominations for 11 different awards, and we are sure you will know somebody who fits the bill.
Don’t worry if you are not sure which category to nominate them for – just get the nomination in, and we’ll do the rest.
It doesn’t matter if you nominated them last year, as long as they have continued their good works for the past year. For more details see the instructions opposite.
But even if you don’t know anybody who fits the bill, you still have a role to play.
Once the shortlist of finalists have been selected, we will be asking Shropshire Star readers to vote for the winners.
Let’s make this year’s awards even bigger and better than last year’s.
For the people who give so much this wonderful region, it is the least we can do.
