The Argus Achievement Awards 2012

Click here to read all the news from Sunday's Awards Ceremony including the winners

Sussex is home to some outstanding individuals and organisations whose work goes unnoticed.

The Argus Achievement Awards, proudly in its 11th year, aims to right this wrong and highlight and honour the work of the county’s unsung heroes.

It is an opportunity to say thanks to the selfless, brave, generous, innovative, hard working or ethical deeds done over the last 12 months.

Families, friends, colleagues or someone whose life has been touched in some way can nominate those who have achieved amazing things often without thought of personal reward or public recognition.

To reflect the breadth of amazing achievers in the county we have introduced another new category this year: Young Employee of the Year.

This adds to our line up of awards, which includes schools, charities, businesses and carers - making 20 categories in total.

As ever, the awards could not go ahead without the vital contribution from you, our readers.

We want to hear from anyone who thinks they know a dedicated parent, a courageous child, a selfless carer, an outstanding pupil, an inspirational teacher or a brave emergency services worker. We want to know about businesses doing great community work, incredible charities, amazing schools and great events which brought the community together.

The awards are backed by some of the biggest names in Sussex including American Express, City College Brighton and Hove, EDF and Legal & General who have all agreed to sponsor awards.

Brighton and Hove Studio, UK Power Networks, the Pembroke Care Group, Brighton Hilton Metropole and AVT Connect have also been confirmed as award sponsors with Theatre Royal Brighton being our generous venue partner.

A panel of judges including The Argus’ editor Michael Beard are tasked with selecting the final top three in each category in September so there is plenty of time to submit your nominations.

All the final nominees get to attend a fabulous awards night at the Theatre Royal in Brighton hosted by newsreader Nicholas Owen in October, where the winners will be announced.

You can nominate as many people as you like for as many different awards as you like by using the online form below each category description.

Categories in The Argus Achievement Awards 2012

School of the Year - sponsored by City College Brighton and Hove

Contribution to Sussex Sport

Mum of the Year - sponsored by the Brighton Hilton Metropole

Dad of the Year - sponsored by Brighton & Hove Studio

The Carol Barnes Courageous Child of the Year - sponsored by The Argus Appeal

Carer of the Year- sponsored by the Pembroke Care Group

Business in the Community Award - sponsored by AVT Connect

Charity of the Year - sponsored by Legal & General

Community Event of the Year – sponsored by EDF Energy

Green Project or Person of the Year

Outstanding Pupil of the Year – sponsored by Pontins

Teacher of the Year

Contribution to Arts and Culture Award - sponsored by Theatre Royal

Achiever of the Year - sponsored by Mears

Public Services Award - sponsored by Brighton and Hove City Council

Beyond the Call of Duty - Sponsored by Mears

Young Employee of the Year

Volunteer of the Year- sponsored by UK Power Networks

The Adam Faith Local Hero Award

The Outstanding Contribution to Sussex Award - sponsored by American Express

The winners of last year's awards were:

Teacher of the Year - Mark Brady, Varndean School
Outstanding Pupil of the Year - Zach Narvaez, Dorothy Stringer
Achiever of the Year - Archie Hutchins, City College Brighton and Hove
Volunteer of the Year - Bidge Garton
Outstanding Contribution to Sussex Sport - Gus Poyet
Adam Faith Local Hero - Tracey Howe, St Andrew’s CE Infant School, Eastbourne
Angel of the Year - Amanda Woodhouse, Amanda’s Angels
Outstanding Contribution to Sussex – Tony Bloom
Charity of the Year - Friends Centre
Business in the Community - The Romans
Carer of the Year - David Edwards
Public Service - Carelink Plus
Community Event of the Year - Saltdean Lido Fun Day
Beyond the Call of Duty - Ray Freeman, Bristol Estate Residents Association
Mum of the Year - Sue Wells
Green Project or Person of the Year - Tom Chute, 10:10 Brighton and Hove
Dad of the Year - Peter Bundock
Contribution to Arts & Culture - Same Sky
School of the Year - Moulsecoomb Primary School
Carol Barnes Courageous Child of the Year - David Edwards, Stephen Robinson, Craig Beckett, Millie Davis, Charlie Allen, Maisie Smith, Harry Wood and Rhien Browning