This award recognises individuals who have proved outstanding achievement in a specific sporting field. Not only does it recognise sporting skill but also recognises drive, ambition, and determination even through the face of adversity. The award will be made to an individual who demonstrates exceptional sporting talent and determination. The judges will assess the background history of the person, and the achievement he/she has made within sport and where applicable to personal challenges.

This award recognises individuals/groups at the heart of communities to deliver improvements and change with lasting benefits. The judges are looking for individuals/groups which have tackled anti-social behaviour, invested in community facilities, created community groups, developed integrated communities and improved aesthetic appeal

We are looking for a group of people, whether they are paid or volunteers, who have made a real difference in the community. The award will be made to a group whose time, effort, support and aspirations have improved an area in Sunderland for the benefit of those who live, work and play there.

An individual who may have been a good friend and who has supported you and/or family, or who you think has made a significant contribution to your community. This person may be someone who has cared for you, a friend or family member. The award not only recognises, encourages and rewards people who make a difference within their community but inspires others to do the same. The award will be made to an individual whose time, effort, support and aspirations have made a significant contribution within their community for the benefit of those who live there.

This award recognises individuals who have achieved success in the education system. The judges are looking for individuals who have achieved results that many thought previously unachievable. It can be from achieving excellent grades at school, sixth form or University, overcoming learning difficulties through the education process, through to doing a further education course later in life just because they wanted to! It’s the journey we are looking for!

This award recognises individuals/groups who by their hard work and dedication have made a difference to a charity or cause. The judges are looking for individuals or groups who have demonstrated continued commitment to a charity or individual through fundraising support and successfully managed or coordinated fundraising events whilst using initiative to maximise the impact of fundraising campaigns, giving their own time and effort to help out a good cause.

We are looking for a child who has shown exceptional courage in their life. They may have overcome great odds or made sacrifices above and beyond the call of duty. The nominee may have shown courage in dealing with an illness or battling through a traumatic experience. Judges would like to see strong evidence of this individual showing great character and fortitude in their life.

We are looking for a child who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in their life. They may have overcome great odds or made sacrifices above and beyond the call of duty. The nominee may have excelled academically, achieved great sporting success, raised money for a good cause, or been a great support to someone with an illness or battling through a traumatic experience.

This award recognises, encourages and rewards people who have shown exceptional courage, grit and determination in their life.They may have overcome great odds or made sacrifi ces, Or indeed shown great courage in dealing with an illness, battling through a traumatic experience. They could have acted selfl essly and shown great bravery in an emergency situation this person is truly a local hero who has touched others and made a difference.

This award will recognise a person or a group of people who actively live / work / promote green, environmental and sustainability issues and green living to the benefi t of the community. It could include individuals or a family who have made a conscious decision to live “greener” a person or people within an organisation or work place who has improved the living/ working environment by promoting green practice.

This award recognises individuals who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and bravery whilst serving for our country. This person will have shown real pride, courage and bravery perhaps in a difficult / life threatening situation.They may have overcome real adversity and trauma whilst serving the nation.