Nominate your heroes and heroines for Your Champions 2009

Jul 8 2009 by Jane Clare, Birkenhead News

NOMINATIONS for the unsung heroes and heroines of our community have been coming in thick and fast this week.

The Wirral News – in conjunction with its Trinity Mirror Cheshire sister titles – has joined forces with ScottishPower to host Your Champions 2009, an exciting venture which lets us pay tribute to those who make a difference in our area. These Samaritans will be honoured at a glittering presentation ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester, on Friday, November 6.

This week Sandra Courtney, of Birkenhead, nominated the Perry family which does a lot of work with the Salvation Army, Vincent Street.

Rob, 55, Gillian, 56 and their daughter Rebecca, 18, have helped raise thousands of pounds and recently travelled to India to work with children living in slums.

Every Thursday Rob, of Oxton, works with the homeless and narcotics anonymous in conjunction with The Kings Church, Birkenhead.

The Perry family also spent years volunteering at their church’s Sunday school.

To place a nomination, complete the form on this page or log on to www.wirralnews.co.uk and follow the Your Champions link.

Categories:

Champion of the Year:

The man or woman who is making the most significant contribution to the community during 2009.

Champion School of the Year:

Schools or groups of pupils who are making a difference in their neighbourhood.

Champion Team of the Year:

This can be any kind of group which is making a contribution to the community during 2009, from people who work to improve the environment to sporting and charitable organisations.

Sporting Champion of the Year:

Either an individual or a team that has excelled in his, her or their community during 2009 and become an example for others.

Young Champion of the Year:

A special young person, aged 19 or under by the end of this year, who has succeeded – often against the odds – in making a big contribution to the community during 2009.