NOMINATIONS are open for people to vote for their unsung heroes.

The Wigan Borough Our Stars awards is inviting residents to select people who they think have gone above and beyond to help an individual or community group with voting open until Monday, October 29.

At the ceremony in March 2019, prizes such as Inspiring Volunteer, Street Hero, Make a Difference, Community Group of the Year and Lifetime Achievement will be handed out.

Organiser Samantha Broxton said: “It really is amazing how much passion, energy and time volunteers bring to communities.

"I don’t think people realise how lucky we are as a borough to have so many inspiring and caring people among us."

The event is arranged by organisations and voluntary groups and Wigan Council and partly funded through the Deal for Communities Investment Fund.

Cllr Chris Ready, cabinet member for communities at the council, said: “Our Stars is always a fantastic event which recognises the unsung heroes in our communities.

"I’m proud to see so many volunteers involved and doing great things across our borough.

"It is an inspiring evening and I’d encourage as many people as possible to nominate someone they know."

To make a nomination visit ourstars.co.uk or contact 01942 316455.

Forms can also be picked up from a number of community and startwell centres.

The organisers are also hoping for sponsors and organisations to support the event.