Hinckley residents urged to nominate their local heroes for national awards

Simon Weston is appealing for nominations for the Amplifon Brave Britons Awards

Submitted by Alan Simpson

Local residents are being encouraged to nominate their Best of British heroes.

Simon Weston, Falklands War veteran, is calling on people in Hinckley, Leicestershire to submit nominations for the Amplifon Awards For Brave Britons 2022.

The awards seek to celebrate remarkable men, women, children and pets who are an example to the nation.

The following categories are available to choose from:

• Act of Courage
• Against All Odds
• Charity Champion
• Active Agers
• Young Hero
• Pet Hero
• Celebrity Hero.

Simon will chair the panel of judges.

He said: "The Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons will shine a light on a very British breed of hero: those who, through incredible acts of courage, bravery and selflessness, are an inspiration to others.

"We all know someone who deserves recognition for their bravery to help others, or their outstanding service to their country or community.

"It doesn’t matter whether people know them personally or have read about them in the media we still want them to nominate their heroes for this year’s Brave Briton awards."

The awards are held in memory of the founder of Amplifon, Major Charles Holland.

He was decorated for his bravery behind enemy lines during the Second World War.

He was awarded both the MBE and the Military Cross and received the Bronze Star from the United States.

After the war Major Holland dedicated his life to providing better hearing for people affected by the conflict.

In 1950, he launched Amplifon, which has become a global company specialising in providing the best hearing solutions and devices.

The closing date for nominations is Friday, June 10.

Winners will then be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, October 11.

To nominate someone for an award, click here.

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