We are looking for nominations for our Community Hero award.
Do you know someone in Colchester who has done an outstanding deed? Or someone who has spent years changing lives for the better?
If you have a friend, family member or colleague who you think deserves some recognition for their hard work, contact our reporter Katherine Palmer at katherine.palmer@nqe.com.
The award, supported by Abellio Greater Anglia, is made up of a trophy and cash prize.
Our last winners were Mr and Mrs Rusiecki, pictured above, who have spent years volunteering at Colchester Foodbank and Fairfield Gardens.
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