These people tirelessly give up their own time to help the lives of others, and more than ever deserve a big thank you for their work.

We want to hear about these unsung heroes who make our community a better place to live in through their selflessness. 

It might be a volunteers who visits elderly neighbours, helps at a school or youth group or supports a charity of other community service.

All those nominated for this award will appear below as they are received so make sure to get your nominations in and keep visiting the site for updates

We want to hear as much detail about your nominations as possible so feel free to send as much information on each nominee as you can think of.

Award winners will be announced at a glitzy awards night held at Theatre Royal Brighton hosted by newsreader Nicholas Owen in October.

**Nominations are now closed, the following Volunteer's have been nominated:**

Marilyn Nolan, Sandy Austen, Richard Nobbs, Michael Townsend, Mark Hurl, Danny Dwyer, Mark Bundock, Maurice Wyatt, Jackie Tindley, Brighton Homeless Service, Alessia Rodo, Helen Palmer, Ryan Walshe, Stuart Holt.