THERE are just a few days left to submit your nominations for the 2018 Pride of Sedgemoor Awards.

Your Bridgwater Mercury, in association Sedgemoor District Council, is looking for people across the district who deserve some recognition.

With categories ranging from carer of the year to an environmental award, we want to hear about the people in your community who make a difference.

Equally, we are looking to recognise achievement, be it in efforts for charity or in the sporting arena, so make sure you submit your nominations before midnight on Friday, April 27.

Paul Jones, Bridgwater Mercury editor, said: “We have had some amazing nominations already but we still want to hear from our readers about people who deserve some recognition.

“We can’t wait to give them the praise they deserve.”

The categories are:

n 999 Hero - sponsored by HRGO (Somerset)

n Charity Champion - sponsored by Higos Insurance Services

n Lifesaver Award - sponsored by Amicus Law

n Sporting Achievement Award - sponsored by Maxwells Chartered Accountants

n Hero Award - sponsored by Angel Place Shopping Centre

n Courage Award - sponsored by S Notaro Windows Ltd

n Achiever Award - sponsored by Bridgwater & Taunton College

n Volunteer Award - sponsored by McDonald’s Somerset

n Carer Award - sponsored by Brunel Care

n Community Business Award - sponsored by Bridgwater Town Team

n Environment Award

Winners will be presented with their awards at a special ceremony at Bridgwater and Albion Rugby Club on May 16.

To submit your nominations, simply log on to www.bridgwatermercury.co.uk/prideofsedgemoor.