The Great Big Thank You Awards: WATCH the highlights from our first-ever celebration

The Great Big Thank You AwardsPublished: Jul 31, 2017Last Updated: Oct 18, 2017Comments

The Great Big Thank You Awards are back! And you can nominate your unsung heroes.

Our award winners from the first Great Big Thank You Awards

Want to know what the awards are all about? Take a look at the highlights from last time.

WATCH: It was time to honour our community champions

And to find out more about our upcoming ceremony and how to nominate someone for an award visit the website

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Warning over males on bikes snatching mobile phones from hands of victims across Wolverhampton

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Major Wolverhampton route hit by temporary closure due to emergency water works

Warning over males on bikes snatching mobile phones from hands of victims across Wolverhampton

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Appeal after man assaulted and left with broken jaw in Wolverhampton

Calls for sharing distressing footage online to be banned after teenagers died at Black Country street racing event

Horse rescue operator facing eviction in Wolverhampton land dispute as dozens turn out in support

Business owners concerned about future as Brierley Hill roadworks continue

Couple take on new business venture after opening doors of fish and chip shop in Walsall

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