Firm is proud to be backing the Best of Wearside Awards

Gentoo has come on board as a partner sponsor in the annual awards which look to recognise outstanding people across Wearside.

This year Gentoo is lending its support to the Community Champion category of the awards and said it is excited to be a part of rewarding those who go the extra mile in their communities.

Executive director Michelle Meldrum said: “Once again, we are delighted to support the Best of Wearside awards. At Gentoo we are committed to building strong communities and we engage with the local community on a regular basis through events, volunteering and partnership working.”

Michelle exlained why the awards were so important in the area.

“People who give their time and dedication to life-changing projects really deserve to be recognised and these awards are a great way to reward those who have gone the extra mile. We are proud to sponsor the Community Champion category and we look forward to hearing about individuals and projects that have made a significant impact in our communities.”

This year’s Best of Wearside Awards have been backed by partner sponsors Gentoo and category sponsors Calsonic Kansei.

There’s plenty of time to get those entries in. You can nominate right up until Wednesday, February 28.

After that, the panel of judges will meet to draw up this year’s shortlist of contenders before the final at Stadium of Light on Thursday, March 15.

To nominate, just send your name, address and telephone number, as well as your email address, if applicable. Remember to include the category you are putting your nominated cause into.

Also send the name of the person you wish to nominate, along with their address, telephone number and email (if known).

Send all of that to Lynn Wild by no later than February 28.

Email those entries to [email protected] or send them to Lynn Wild, Alexander House, Second Floor, Rainton Bridge Business Park, Houghton-le-Spring, Sunderland. DH4 5RA.

The categories:

Local Hero.

Green Champion.

Student of the Year.

Fundraiser of the Year.

Volunteer of the Year.

Sporting Achievement.

Community Group.

Community Champion.

Child of Achievement.

Child of Courage.