Not sure who you can nominate?

So far we have received hundreds of your nominations.....but we still need more!  Nominations close on January 6th.  If you know someone who gives their time for free to help others we want to hear about them.  It could be your local scout leader, someone who helps clear the canal or even someone who does their next door neighbours shopping.  To help you have a look through some of the nominations we have received so far......

Cannock

Cannock Chase Advice Centre- 'The advice centre has helped me out many times and has been invaluable'

Dee Barfield- 'Dee has worked tirelessly through her local youth service and her own initiative to promote the views of young people across Staffordshire'

Liz Lynch- 'Liz is an asset to our school as all of this she does on a voluntary basis for the good of the whole school community'

Stephen Manifold - 'He is very dedicated towards the cadets and now teaches cadets of whom he also taught their parents when they were cadets!'

Peggy Greenway - 'If only we had more people like Peggy.'

Norton Canes Community Adovcates - Library Link Volunteers

Graham Stenton - Fundraising for the school as well as the local community and air ambulance.'

Abbie Collins - 'I would like to nominate Abbie Collins for her enthusiasm and reliability in encouraging every child who came in the library to join the Summer Reading Challenge.'

Chloe Higgins - 'Chloe has worked so hard in volunteering at Blakeways Youth Centre.'

Rebecca Barmer - 'Rebecca is such a committed young person to her volunteering role at Blakeways Youth Centre.'

Carol Munday - She visits the elderly in Stafford, Rugeley to do errands and provide vital support to others that have no transport or are living on their own.'

Margaret Hallam - 'She has been a govenor at the school for over 21 years and she volunteers on a weekly basis within school.'

John Hibbs - 'John has worked tirelessly to raise money for Lupus sufferers since his sister was diagnosed with the disease a few years ago. Despite suffering from arthritis in his knees he has run several marathons. he has set up the Hibbs Lupus Trust.'

Ann Windsor and Carol Perry - 'Ann and Carol both have long associations with John Bamford School, supporting in the role of parents grandparents and governors.'

Cannock Youth Centre Young Leaders - 'After completing training the group set up a youth club for year 6's to attend,to support in the transition from primary to secondary school.'

Kathryn Sharratt - 'Kathryn is involved in the preparation and delivery of the Twiglets project run by the Forest of Mercia.'

East Staffs

Christine Birkett- 'Chris has run the OPen HOuse Playgroup on Branston Road for 32 years'

Michael Pusay- 'Michael has been volunteering since he was 13 years old, this has included garden projects, litter picks, cooking meals for the YMCA's homeless shelter users'

Carol Clark- 'Carol has been volunteering for Harvey Girls since December 2009 and is one of our star volunteers. '

Chris Tyler- 'Chris has volunteered for the YMCA as a volunteer mediator, keeping families together and working to prevent homelessness.'

Margaret Collier - 'Margaret has worked tirelessly to ensure environmental issues are understood by the children at Castle Park INfants, William HUtson JUniors and Outwoods Primary Schools.'

Lawrence Oats - '

British Conservation Volunteers

Cyril Burton - 'Cyril always makes time to listen to others and has a word of support and encouragement (especially for new and younger volunteers).'

Denise Shaw - 'Despite being cronically ill and registered disabled herself, Denise never gives up working hard to support the children in her local community.'

Natasha Masters - 'Natasha has been a cub scout leader since she was 15.  She has gone through formal leadership training now and all the kids love her.'

Sheree Key - 'Sheree gives her time freely: for more than 12 years she has come to school at lunchtimes to assist in a class of pupils with pmld.'

Claymills Pumping Station Trust - 'The Trust was formed in 1993 to preserve for the benefit of the public the Nineteenth Century Pumping Station at Claymills. '

Lichfield

Angela Burns- 'is truly inspirational.  She has been a scout master for many years despite her own battle with cancer'

Kylie Clewer- 'kylie has changed her life around from sitting in the house all day to volunteering 5 days each week at The Village in Lichfield.'

Margaret Frean- 'Margaret Frean has been a volunteer with Cruse Bereavement Care Lichfield and Cannock Branch since 1996'

Bryan Youlden

Hayley Sheldon

Kirk Davies

Gartmore Riding School

Brian Harman

Staffordshire Search and Rescue Team - 'Staffordshire Search and Rescue Team is a registered charity and is run totally by unpaid volunteers, who are on call 24/7 to assist the emergency services with any assistance.'

Shirley Rudkin - 'Shirley is a trooper, takes real ownership of her gardening tasks and provides fantastic homemade cakes for the team. She really is an inspirational character. Always cheery and is much loved across the site here at Shugborough.'

Kirk Davies - 'Kirk became a volunteer and now attends our satellite units in order to help out wherever he is needed.  He is very willing and always a happy worker.'

John Bloxham - 'John became a volunteer and will go to our satellite units to help out other service users (adults with learning disabilities), doing any tasks asked of him, willingly and happily.'

Kylie Clewer - 'Kylie has helped in the craft room, the bar, the gym and mostly in the restaurant. Kylie will undertake any jobs that are asked of her even returning in the evening to help with social events that the residents are attending.'

Minster Hall Youth Centre, Fashion Show Group - 'This is a project where young people, who gave up their summer to plan, prepare and showcase a fashion show for Lichfield.'

Tamworth

Derek Parker- 'has been running 3rd wilnecote scout group for many years & just receieved his silver wolf award from scouts for over 43 years in scouting'

Tony Brooks- 'For many years Mr Brooks has come into our school to help listen to children read'

Sharon Fox Cancer Centre- 'The Sharon Fox Cancer Centre is a cancer centre founded by Sharon Fox, a former cancer patient, and ran totally by volunteers for the community,'

Steve & Di Bridgen - 'Even after their premises and vehicles were broken into they vowed to deliver all items to various charities using lease vehicles and working through the night to get vehicles repaired.'

Central Hub Logistics

Gerald Haslam - 'Gerald has volunteered at our school for many years now looking after our extensive gardens - he also works with the children to teach them about their environment and how to keep every where looking great - he is loved by us all!'

Brian Gee - 'Brian has volunteered at our school for many years now looking after our extensive gardens - he also works with the children to teach them about their environment and how to keep every where looking great - he is loved by us all!'

Steve Hodgets -

Richard Kingstone - 'Richard has launched the Friends of Wigginton park group who now maintain a public park. The group meet every month for cleanups and tree planting sessions.'

Susan Bramwell - 'Mrs Bramwell serves as our Chair of Governors and is unstinting in her gifts of time, energy, vision and commitment.'

Jake Palmer - 'Jake attends Tamworth district youth forum everyother Thursday also volunteerson the open youth club session every thursday night where he signs young people in and uses the dj equipment to put on music he also volunteers at tcr Fm a local radio station where he broadcasts on air every week.'

Charlotte Devey - 'Charlotte organised and led on a fundraising project in aid of the Tame First responders in order for them to buy essential life saving equipment.'

Alannah Page - 'Alannah is a Young Carer.  She supports her mum who had a severe stroke when Alannah was 10 years old.  She also helps look after her younger brother.'

Tony Brookes - 'For many years Mr Brookes has come into our Primary School to hear our pupils read. He sits all day listening to our readers and praising their efforts to support our pupils in raising standards in reading across the school.'

Jeanette Aldridge - Initially an IT Buddy helping a range of people with IT problems, she soon became very popular with her clients as a result of her friendly and helpful nature.'

Lesley Capper - Even though she is now fully qualified she continues to volunteer at two regular groups in the Children's Centre per week. She is so dedicated that she helps in the rooms or other groups when we need and often leads a group on her own when we are short staffed.'

Katie Skelton - 'Katie has been a positive member of the youth club for 4 years and is now taking part in induction th youth work, She have participated in many events over the years.'

Katie Skelton - 'This young lady has supported the senior youth club at Fazeley for 1 year and has also been part of Community Events.'

Stafford

Geoffrey Hill- 'For 17 years he has donated to his own Charitable Trust and also donates 10% from his business'

June Parnell- 'she is 80 years of age. June is well known to the community of Stone and even bakes cakes for less fortunate people in her spare time'

Sir Graham Balfour Parent Association- 'The PA at Balfour work tirelessly to raise money for the school to help create the best and most effective learning environment for their children'

Helen Constantine - 'Helen is our Group Scout Leader and has been awarded the Order of Merit for scouting.'

David Milton - 'David is founder and leader of Stafford Lancers a youth marching band and one achievement has been appearing on telly in the Mcdonalds commercial!'

Mike Stanley - 'Mike has been a daily volunteer supporting children across the school imparting his love of Mathematics to all of the children he works with.'

Judi & Dennis Penson - 'Dennis and Judi frequently uses their own car to transport neighbours & other villagers for appointments at Gnosall Health Centre & local hospitals.'

Sea Cadets (inc Rugeley) - 'For their hard thankless work.'

Mike Stanley - 'As a qualified teacher he has covered classes at short notice refusing the payment a supply teacher would be entitled to. He runs chess clubs at lunchtimes.'

Rob Stevenson - 'Rob has a wonderful rapport with our teenagers and inspires them to fine-tune their strokes, maintain their fitness levels, to play water polo and to have fun!'

Barnabas Blake - 'Volunteering in sports, works as a school sports ambassador. Also annually to work and help in an orphanage in India. Very aware of the needs of others and willing to give his time to support them.'

Stafford and Stone youth Forum - 'A young person who volunteers her time freely for the benefit of others. She has worked and supported young people with disabilities in putting a DVD together about independence.
she is also a volunteer guide leader.'

Thomas Binns - 'Thomas has been working with the under 13 age group for 18 months. In March 2011 he took and passed his level 1 coaching certificate with Staffordshire FA. Thomas has since then coached the under 13's every week and been there to cheer them on at matches and offer encouragement to 10 footballers who would not otherwise get to play football.'

Deane (Dee) Barfield - 'Dee is a member of both her local Youth forum (VOICE) and the Youth Action Kouncil and volunteers much of her life to representing her peers.'

Julianne Bayley - 'Julianne is a member of both her local Youth forum and the county-wide Youth Action Kouncil and volunteers much of her life to representing her peers.'

Jack Bourne - 'Jack is a member of his local youth forum (YOMAC), chair of the Youth Action Kouncil (YAK) since Dec 2010 and also an elected Member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament(UKYP) since Feb 2010.'

Emily Dawson-Quinton - 'Emilyis a member of both her local Youth forum in Tamworth and the Youth Action Kouncil and volunteers much of her time to these groups.'

Josh Edge -'Josh is a member of both his local Youth forum and the Youth Action Kouncil. Josh is always keen to put forward the views of his peers in the care system.'

Simon Hollinshead - 'Simon is a member of both his local Youth forum and the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Charlotte Kelly - 'Charlotte is a member of both the Youth Action Kouncil and  and also an elected Member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament(UKYP)since Feb 2010.'

Connor Williams - 'Connor is member of both his local Youth forum and the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Ryan Bourne - 'Ryan is a member of his local Youth forum (YOMAC) and this year was elected on to the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Adam Clarke - 'Adam is a long standing member of the Youth Action Kouncil (YAK) and also an elected Member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament(UKYP)since Feb 2010.'

Alex Willetts - 'Alex is a member of both hislocal Youth forum (VOICE) and the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Dan Thompson - 'Dan is a member of both his local Youth forum in Lichfield and the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Jack Bourne - 'Jack has made a massive contribution towards highlighting the issue of bullying countywide. As Chair of the Youth Action Kouncil he played a vital role in organising an anti-bullying event in County Buildings for schools to attend.'

Becky Salt - 'Becky is a member of both her local Youth forum (YOMAC) and the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Paige Mountford - 'Paige is a member of both her local Youth forum (VOICE) and the Youth Action Kouncil and volunteers much of her life to representing her peers.'

Keara Stirling - 'Keara is a member of both her local Youth forum (VOICE) and the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Becky Colclough - 'Becky is a member of both her local Youth forum and the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Joel Rees - 'Joel is a member of both his local Youth forum (VOICE) and also vice chair ofthe Youth Action Kouncil.'

Elliot Payne - 'Elliot recently shone as Campaign Lead to highlight bullying and it's effects. He, along with other members of the Youth Action Kouncil, organised an anti-bullying countywide event for schools & organisations to attend.'

Milly Beech - 'Despite studying full time and havign 2 part time jobs, Milly continues to be a member of her local youth forum and the secretary of the Youth Action Kouncil.'

Maddy Rogers - 'Maddy is a member of her local youth forum;the Youth Action Kouncil (YAK)'exec team' and an elected Member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament(UKYP)since Oct 2010.'

Elliot Payne - 'Regular attender at YAK meetings, Chair of local youth forum (VOICE)- until Aug 2011, Elected Member of the United Kingdom Youth Parliament(UKYP)since Feb 2010.'

Alex Hylton - 'Chair of local youth forum, Member of YAK and regular attender at meetings, Elected representative on UKYP since Feb 2010, Elected YAK's 'campaign lead' for the Your Staffordshire Card (YSC).'

Mia Haywood - '3 nights every week Mia gives her time to support lots young people. She helps at her youth club, and Great Wyrley youth club taking on a range of roles.'

Alex Hylton - 'Alex Hylton, aged 16 from Bednall in Stafford has worked tirelessly to promote the Your Staffordshire Card across Staffordshire. He is also busy as an active member of the YAK (Youth Action Council.'

Ken Mellor - 'Ken has volunteered in the Walled Garden at Shugborough virually since it opened. He does more hours per week than any other volunteer we have, in fact he consistently does as many hours as a full-time member of staff! He is very very hard-working, most unassuming, coy about his age but is truly a remarkable individual.'

Doreen Whittaker - 'Doreen originally helped in the Nursery for 1 day a week for a period of 8 years. She is now a regular in school helping on trips, helping to improve the school environment and even helps the caretaker on some projects, whilst continuing to assist with the young children in nursery.'

Mandy Binns - 'My wife Mandy a real difference to children and adults with Autism and learning difficulties. She is Branch Chair of Stafford National Autistic Branch which runs a stay and play club and a youth club.Mandy is a parent volunteer for Midlands Psychology and a member of Staffordshire Parent Action Network (SPAN).'

Carol Dodd - she became part of our team as a Lunchtime superviser, where her role has grown from strength to strength, supporting children during challenging part of the day.'

Various - 'The team of volunteers who helped us for 3 weeks in July did an excellent job with queue managing our 21,000 visitors to the Staffordshire Hoard exhibition at the Shire Hall Gallery.'

YouthAction Kouncil (Transport) - 'The Youth Action Kouncil (YAK) have canvassed the views of young people regarding public transport use and campaigned for the introduction of a concession card.'

Youth Action Kouncil (Anti bullying) - 'From research we know that bullying is a major issue for young people and YAK chose to select bullyign as one of their 2 campaigns.'

Special Olympics Stafford - 'Clive Gibson started Special Olympics Stafford athletics / multi balls skills club in 2003, with 6 ahtletes building to our present 58. Head coach Clive, 4 main coaches and 5 assistance coaches providing qualified training on a voluntary basis Saturday mornings.'

Judy & Gil Sadler - 'Husband and Wife team: Judy and Gil Sadler have worked with us at Shugborough for a couple of years, Working on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings during which time they have "mostly singlehandedly" raised the presentation of the Island garden around Lord Lichfield's tennis court.'

Debbie Hill - 'The PA at Balfour work tirelessly to raise money for the school to help create the best and most effective learning environment for their children.'

Emily Dawson-Quinton - 'Emilyis a member of both her local Youth forum in Tamworth and the Youth Action Kouncil and volunteers much of her time to these groups.'

South Staffordshire

Ivy Stone- 'Knits and makes things to raise money for money charities across the area'

Winifred Cumiskey- 'last year alone she raised £23,000 for Help the Heroes'

Loose Women- 'Over the last two years they have gone from a collection of parents to a consolidated group of volunteers.'

Melanie Jupp

Wyrley Juniors FC

South Staffordshire First Responders - 'The commitment, care, effort and hours provided to both their local ambulance service and local communities when responding to emergency cases is first class.'

Officers/Helpers 1st Cheslyn Hay Boys' Brigade - 'The Boys Brigade has been running in Cheslyn Hay for 41 years 3 nights a week + most weekends providing activities for boys 5 - 18 yrs.'

Pam Patella - 'She is a very unassuming, self effacing person who deserves to be recognised for her contribution to the education of many generations of children.'

James Markey - 'James has been involved with  Wombourne Youth Club & WYAT for the last 5 years. He's always one of the first people to volunteer to do something.'

Amanda Lockett - 'Has helped raise funds towards £2500 for Midlands Air Ambulance.'

Cannock Phoenix Coaching & Teaching Team

Ivy Stone - 'Mrs Stone is also a very devoted fundraiser for the county air ambulance and has done 2 charity motorbike rides on the back of a goldwing motorcycle despite her age!'

Winifred Cumisky - 'Last year alone she raised £23,000 for Help for Heroes.'

Stephanie Green - 'Stephanie Green is an amazing volenteer for sport. She is always willing the support and help organise any sporting event within Codsall Community High School as well as in the community. She is very pro-active and always comes up with great ideas to get students at our school involved in sport.'

Kath Doyle - 'Kath Doyle has fundraised tirelessly to generate enough income to transform St. Mary's Church into a light, airy, welcoming community facility.'

Richard Taylor - 'Mr Taylor, now a LA Governor has served on the Governing Body of St Marys for numerous years (approx ten).'

Penkridge Youth Forum - 'The team have consulted with young people in the area and raised awareness of young people's issues to the parish council resulting in repairs to the local skate park and the opening of a voluntary youth club.'

Emily Bennett - 'Since 2008 Emily has consistently volunteered by organising fundraising events, help DofE groups for her vlunteering section of her Gold Award and helped at her local guides.'

Mia Haywood - '3 nights every week Mia gives her time to support lots young people. She helps at her youth club, and Great Wyrley youth club taking on a range of roles.'

Newcastle

Staffordshire Search and Rescue Team- 'dedication and life saving efforts were recently noticed and awarded by HRH, her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II'

Tracey Trolley- 'She is an absolute Godsend and worth her weight in gold. This would be a lovely way to thank her.'

Bernard Shone

Kevin Healey

Jack Embury - 'Jack is part of our junior members committee, he volunteers his time with the junior youth club and also the senior youth club.'

Rachael Hickton - 'She is an inspiration and friend to the Beavers and is a huge asset to the Group'.

Niamh Bailey - 'Niamh plays an active role within Chesterton Youth Club and also the school community with a particular focus regarding fund raising.'

Rachael Hickton - 'Rachael is the Beaver Leader at 1st Porthill Scout Group. She has been involved with the Group since she was born, as her parents are also Leaders within the Group.'

Elizabeth Caddy - 'Elizabeth, or Betty as she is better known, has worked for the residents of Chesterton for many years.  She is one of the founder members of the Chesterton Community Forum, and continues to give of her time.'

Tracey Trolley - 'Mrs Tolley has volunteered full time for the last 3 years at Langdale.  she helps out wherever we need her from photocopying to taking small groups of readers to helping on school trips to serving meals.'

Alan Porter - 'Mr Porter has gives an outstanding contribution to the Chairmanship to Clayton Hall Business and Language College and the newly formed South Newcastle Federation.'

Cynthia Leech - 'Cynthia is always available to assist the school in any way she can, often giving days or mornings to staff.  Cynthia attends all training courses, meetings and is an SEN governor supporting vulnerable children.'

Liam Gaunt - 'Liam has been heavily involved in the creation, participation of Chesterton Vision. He is currently chair of the young peoples advisory group. He has been invlved in this project for over 3 years.'

George Warrillow - 'George is studying a  full time BTEC in Engineering at Newcastle College but he chooses to use his free period every Friday helping the children of Silverdale Primary School.'

Staffordshire Moorlands

Beryl Wint- 'Is a star and volunteers for St Johns Ambulance in all weathers'

Irene Bree- 'Irene has been on the governing body at Cheadle Primary School for over 18 years'

Biddulph East Community Association- 'BECA run a community café (a vital hub reducing social isolation for vulnerable residents).'

William Cawley

Brian Oakden - 'Brian can be found in all weathers helping to improve the Haregate estate in Leek.'

Alan Scragg

Irene Bree - 'Irene has been on the governing body at Cheadle Primary School for over 18 years and on the governing body of Cheadle High (now Cheadle Academy) for 15 years. She is now the Chair for both governing bodies, a massive workload for a volunteer.'

Judy Gregg - 'Mrs Gregg has been the most dedicated Chair of Governors at Churnet View Middle School for several years. She gives selflessly of her time and has been dedicated to improving her skills and knowledge throughout her service as a school governor.'

Helen Bickerton - 'Helen is the Chairperson of the VMC that operates The Care and Fun Club in Blythe Bridge.'

Laura Mellor - 'Laura suffers from Social Anxiety Disorder - despite this she is currently volunteering as a senior member at Ipstones Youth Club , undertaking LV1 Youthwork training and running planned sessions at the club.'

The Rock Scheme - 'The group of young people(35) give of their time frrly evey week to wok as volunteers at placements during lunchtime. Some go to help at a day nusery, others a local tea dance and others a day care centre.'

Moorlands D of E Team - 'The Moorlands D of E Team consist of Adults and Young People aged 15 to 71 who run Outdoor Activities.'

Julie Ballan - 'Julie as she is a full time carer, works part time and is also a mum to her young son and older Daughter.'

Bessie Hammond - 'Mrs Hammond was on the Parish Council for about 30 years and has always had the welfare of the area at heart.'

Daisy Baker - 'Daisy is a senior member of Ipstones Youth Club has Asperges , and is a tireless lobbyist for the cause of fellow sufferers and their educational needs.'

Martin and Linda Oxby - 'Martin & Linda Oxby work tirelessly for Fulford village.  Martin is Chair of Fulford Village Hall, was the founder member of Fulford Best Kept Village group & instigated the Fulford Youth Group.'

If you want to nominate someone for a Volunteer Award then you can do so using our online nomination form.