THE search continues for the unsung heroes and heroines in our community.

Trinity Mirror Cheshire has once again joined forces with ScottishPower to host Your Champions 2012 and pay tribute to the people who are making a real difference in our area.

Your Champions is this year celebrating its 25th year of recognising those unsung heroes in our community and this year’s finalists will be invited to a gala dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Chester on Friday, November 9, when international snooker player Dennis Taylor will present the awards.

Ann Loughrey, head of corporate social responsibility at ScottishPower, said: “Your Champions awards provide a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the often unrecognised work of heroes in our communities.

“We welcome nominations for individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond the call of duty and are really making a difference. This could be helping out a neighbour, improving the environment or even an act of bravery.”

To nominate, visit www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/yourchampions or complete the form in the paper. The closing date for nominations is October 12.