The role of the regional media in showing how local groups make a difference to their communities is to be recognised in the Big Difference Awards.
They reward the people who make the North of England a better place in which to live and work.
The awards are run by The Big Issue in the North Trust, which – through its own work and that of sister organisation The Big Issue in the North – has made a real difference to the lives of homeless people in the region.
The organisers are looking for individual journalists or a newspaper title that have made a difference, by running a high profile campaign on community issues, or by successfully supporting a local charity through fundraising and publicity.
Last year was the first time the awards were presented and proved a great success.
Spokeswoman Margaret Quinn said: “The media – especially local media – can prove a real focal point for a community campaign, and rally local people to make life better in their communities.
“From running campaigns to save rural post offices to having a local road crossing installed – they make a positive impact on local life, and we want to celebrate that.”
The eight categories covered by the awards are:
Nominations can come from, or on behalf of anyone in The Big Issue in theNorth’s circulation area, which runs from Carlisle to Stoke, and from Liverpool to Scarborough.
More information on the awards can be obtained through the Big Issue in the North at www.bigissueinthenorth.com/bigdifferenceawards/index.html.
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