There's still time to nominate your local heroes for the Warwick and Leamington MP's community awards

Matt Western MP has issued a last chance appeal for local hero nominations ahead of his first annual community awards event.

The Warwick and Leamington MP will hold a ceremony on Thursday, February 18, to pay tribute to hardworking and often unsung workers and volunteers.

The deadline for nominations is Friday (January 29) and there have been nearly 50 so far.

Mr Western said he is thrilled to receive the support of model Edie Campbell who grew up in the constituency – and who has appeared twice on the cover of British Vogue.

Edie will be speaking at the event which is set to be hosted by BBC Coventry and Warwickshire’s Phil Upton - while other notable community and business figures are expected to attend.

Mr Western says the event aims to give particular recognition to those who have been integral in the community’s fight against Covid-19 – and those who have shown extraordinary generosity to help others.

Residents of Warwick and Leamington can vote for individuals, a business, community group or a team (a hospital team, or charity team and so on) based in the constituency.

Mr Western said: “The deadline for nominations is nearly upon us – so I just want to appeal one last time for people to submit their entries.

“There has never been a more important time to pay tribute to those who have served our community during arguably the greatest public health crisis the nation has ever seen.

“I am happy the event will be supported by some brilliant guests and speakers – I want this to be an event the nominees will never forget.

"A hopeful light amid the darkness.”

The event will be held online and is being organised and developed by local web designer and production company Noisegate Media.

Nominations can be made by clicking the link on the pinned post on Mr Western’s Facebook page, and filling out the form.

The nominations for can able be filled in via Matt Western's website: https://mattwestern.org/news-article/vote-mp-calls-on-local-hero-nominations-for-community-awards/