Do you know a remarkable person? Has someone lit up your life? Suffolk County Council and the Evening Star have joined forces once again to search for community heroes and heroines. Whether they are a teacher, life-saver, carer or neighbour, we would like you to nominate them for the Stars of Suffolk Awards 2011.

The awards are sponsored by a number of local businesses and organisations and are designed to find those people who are shining lights in communities throughout the county because of their inspiration, bravery and compassion; we want to honour and recognise their achievements.

There are 13 nomination categories for the Stars of Suffolk 2011 Awards, along with an additional two special award categories: Overall Winner and Special Recognition.

Please make sure you have sent your nominations in by 5pm on Friday 28 October 2011.

Judging will be carried out by an independent panel and the winners revealed at a gala evening on Friday 2 December 2011 at Endeavour House, Ipswich.