Tell us who your Unsung Hero is and win a £1,500 trip to Italy
WE'RE on the lookout for real unsung community heroes that make a difference to your life.
Community activists, volunteers, lollipop men and women, sports leaders, teachers, campaigners, church leaders, school janitors, fundraisers, charity workers - it could be anyone.
They are the people in the background who support communities and do their bit to make life that little bit better for everyone.
And now we want to reward them! We have teamed up with Caledonian Travel to give away amazing holiday prizes worth over £2,500 to your favourite Unsung Heroes.
So tell us about your Unsung Heroes - nominate anyone you think deserves the award by filling in the coupon below. Your nominations will feature in the newspaper, and the public will decide who they think is most deserving of the award and our first, second and third prizewinners will enjoy fantastic holidays.
Send your nominations to Unsung Heroes competition, Gazette Series, 1st Floor, Carus House, 201 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 4XJ.
Caledonian Travel offers a wide selection of holidays and short breaks to hundreds of world renowned destinations across Britain, Ireland and mainland Europe.
Whether you're looking for a vibrant city break, relaxing beach holiday, river cruise or mystery weekend Caledonian Travel has it covered.
And with all tours departing directly from Paisley, booking a holiday with Caledonian Travel couldn't be more convenient. Other departure points include Glasgow and Hamilton.
Winners choosing to depart from Glasgow can enjoy a free pre-departure overnight stay at the Holiday Inn Express, which is located within walking distance of the joining point.
Terms and conditions: Entrants aged under 18 must have the coupon countersigned by a parent or guardian.
The nominee with most votes will win a holiday for two people with Caledonian Travel on the Lake Garda and Venice Spectacular.
The nominee with second most votes will win a holiday for two people to Letterkenny and Giant's Causeway in Ireland.
The nominee with third most votes will win a holiday for two people at the luxurious Bosworth Hall Hotel and Spa in Warwickshire.
See their brochure or visit www.caledoniantravel.com for further details of all prizes. The prizes are not transferable or cash refundable.
Holiday must be taken in 2011. Selection of departure dates available. Contact Caledonian Travel for further details
Caledonian Travel reserves the right to feature the winner in any post-event publicity. By entering the competition you agree to receive further information from the competition supplier unless indicated otherwise on the form.
This article appeared in Barrhead News 13 Apr 11
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