Echo readers sent in their nominations on social media – from healthcare workers to supermarket staff – to shout out someone they know who has been working hard through the months of lockdown. Here are 24 pictures of some of Sunderland’s essential workers. A big thank you for all you do.
21. Kim Jackson
Louise Tumilty: My lovely mama Kim Jackson who is a cleaner in a school, she's went into school during her furlough to make sure the school is clean for all the kids whose parents are key workers, she's amazing. Photo: UGC
22. 'My dad'
Amy Kennedy: This is my dad here with my brother, my dad is my hero even before all this Covid-19 started, but even more so now. He is a domestic supervisor at Sunderland Hospital, he is amazing at his job and everyone loves him, always there for others, keep doing what you’re doing dad. So proud of you. Photo: UGC
23. 'My sister-in-law'
Amy Kennedy: This is my sister-in-law, frontline NHS staff nurse only just qualified in March and straight into this Covid-19 pandemic, she has never once shown fear or moaned she has just got on with it, you’re amazing girl. Photo: UGC