IT’S that time of the year again when we ask for your help to find the everyday heroes of local schools we can honour through The Northern Echo Schools Awards.

To nominate someone (or a group) in any of these categories, click here

Whether you work with an inspirational head teacher who encourages pupils to achieve the exceptional, know a non-teaching member of school staff who has gone the extra mile to help, or teach a class that stands out from its peers, we want to hear from you.

The Northern Echo:
WINNERS: All of last year’s winners pose proudly with their awards

As ever we will be making a number of awards to special people connected to schools. The 2016 award categories will be: Health Living Award, Active Community Award, Innovation Award, School Of The Year Award, Go Green Award, Overcoming Adversity Award, Class Of The Year Award, Head Teacher Of The Year Award, School Support Staff Of The Year Award, Inspirational Teacher Award and Inspirational Pupil Of The Year Award.

To nominate someone (or a group) in any of these categories, click here

The last day for nominations is now February 10, 2016.

Judging will be held on February 15, with the awards presented at a ceremony on March 10.