The Great Big Thank You Awards: Midlands Today's Nick Owen backs our awards

Now BBC Midlands Today presenter Nick Owen has become the latest star to endorse the Express & Star's Great Big Thank You Awards.

Nick, aged 68, began presenting the well-known breakfast television programme in 1997, and has since become the recognisable face of the news for the West Midlands.

Speaking of his involvement in the Great Big Thank You Awards, at the BBC base in Birmingham city centre, Nick said: "On BBC Midlands Today we regularly feature people who have done something special.

"This campaign is about the same thing, looking for people who do wonderful things for the people who live around them. So if you know anyone to be nominated, get in touch with the Express & Star."

Click here to get nominating!

The awards are aimed at recognising those people who really bring out the best in our communities, with ten prestigious titles to be won. These are: Neighbour of the Year, Volunteer/Fundraiser of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Unsung Sporting Hero of the Year, Angel of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Inspirational Leader of the Year, Young Star of the Year, Community Champion and Grandparent(s) of the Year.

The glittering awards ceremony will take place on January 19 at Molineux, where winners will be surrounded by celebrities from across the West Midlands as well as stars of stage and screen.

Nominations for the awards are already open, with the deadline of midnight on August 21 already fast approaching.

You can nominate online by visiting http://www.starthankyou.expressandstar.co.uk/ or by picking up a copy of the Express & Star. Alternatively, you can pick up a form at the Express & Star offices on Queen Street, or just call us on 01902 313 131 so we can go through the process with you. It's as simple as that. So don't delay, and get your Neighbour of the Year nominated for a Great Big Thank You Award today.