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The search is on for Newry’s unsung heroes

Unsung HeroesThe search is on for Newry’s unsung heroes.

The 2017 Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards have just been launched and judges are looking for who you think best captures the Spirit of Northern Ireland in 2017.

This annual awards ceremony, which will again be televised by UTV, seeks to honour all those who make a difference across Northern Ireland.


 

Last year’s overall Spirit of Northern Ireland winner was Davitt Walsh, from the Derry/Donegal border.

Davitt rescued a baby from tragically drowning when the family’s car slipped off the pier in Buncrana after a day out. His quick thinking and immediate action enabled Davitt to rescue baby Rioghnach-Ann from the water when sadly five other members of her family drowned.

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25th March 2017This year organisers want your nominations for who you think deserves a Spirit of Northern Ireland Award, by selflessly serving others and being an inspiration to us all.

The unique Northern Ireland-wide search will give recognition to those whose good deeds have previously gone mostly unnoticed – ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to help others and people whose uplifting stories of selfless acts will touch the hearts of all who read them.


 

Judges are searching to honour winners across ten categories in total which are now open for nomination. This year’s categories are: Unsung Hero, Overcoming Adversity, Spirit of Youth, 999 Hero, Charity Champion, Spirit of Health, Spirit of Education, Caring Spirit Award, Spirit of Sport and Overall Spirit of Northern Ireland Award.

Whether for demonstrating a spirit of compassion, neighbourliness, charity, enterprise, courage or devotion, all nominations are welcome. All those who submit nominations will automatically be entered into a prize draw to win a £150 eyecare voucher and a VIP experience at the awards, including an overnight stay at the Culloden, courtesy of Specsavers.


 

The grand final for the Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards with Specsavers will take place on Friday, 16th June at the luxurious five-star Culloden Estate & Spa resort in Holywood.

Hosting the Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards this year again will be UTV’s Marc Mallett and Pamela Ballantine, and just like previous years, the audience will be filled with many local celebrities supporting the event and eager to hear the finalists’ incredible stories.


 

Soap and drama fans had their pick of household names at last year’s event from the likes of Emmerdale, Coronation Street, Holby City, Game of Thrones and The Fall.

Entertainment on the night of the awards this June will be provided by Boyzlife – the band formed by Boyzone singer Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden.


 

To make a nomination, simply explain in 50-100 words why this person is worthy of a Spirit of Northern Ireland Award and email to spiritofniawards@sundaylife.co.uk

The closing date for nominations is Friday 5th May 2017.

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25th March 2017 Box AdvertTickets for the gala awards ceremony cost £65 which includes dinner, table wine and entertainment and can be purchased from JComms, Sylvan House, Belmont Office Park, 232-240 Belmont Road, Belfast, BT4 2AW; by phone at 028 9076 0066 or emailing: mail@jcomms.co.uk

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