The time has come to vote in an award scheme which recognises the work unsung heroes do for Dover.
The People of Dover Awards, launched by Dover Town Council with the support of the Mercury, are aimed at thanking people who make a difference to the town or its residents.
Mayor of Dover Anne Smith says they will “shine a light” on those who help improve the quality of life for others as well as celebrating the excellent work done by individuals, groups and businesses across the town.
The awards cover different categories for outstanding contributions to business in Dover, beautiful Dover, helping your neighbour, health, sport and wellbeing, heritage, and voluntary and community work. There is also a special award for a young person.
Scores of people were nominated for the awards, and a shortlist has been drawn up by a panel comprising Dover’s Deputy Mayor Ronnie Philpott, Dovorian David Mullan and Mercury editor Graham Smith,
Deadline for voting is April 17. You can vote by going to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/62BXV69, or via www.kentonline.co.uk/peopleofdoverawards

THE SHORTLIST

Beautiful Dover
John Freeman
Sylvie Parsons
White Cliffs Countryside Partnership volunteers

Business in Dover
Louise Miller
Dover Town Team
Farrier funeral directors

Health, sport and wellbeing
Beryl Goodall
Dick McCarthy

Community and voluntary work
Dennis Banks
Kim Bladon
Charlotte Newton

Heritage of Dover
Mike McFarnell
Dover Transport Museum
Western Heights Preservation Society

Junior award
Tom Amber
Sarah Godden