Now in its seventh year, the awards pay tribute to the amazing people involved in education across the board; from teachers and pupils to caretakers and cleaners.

Information packs are being delivered to give people a chance to nominate extraordinary people across nine different categories.

A glamorous awards ceremony will then be held at The Key Theatre on Monday, July 16, to celebrate the work of staff, pupils and schools.

Last year's Outstanding Teacher winner and Dogsthorpe Junior science teacher, Cara Cahill, who has won a string of accolades for her teaching methods, including Primary School Teacher of the Year in a national competition said: "I think it is always lovely to receive the award, but it is thanks to the hard work from everyone that I won it.

"I was acting as the vehicle, but everyone else is the driving force behind that vehicle."

Since winning the Environment Award, staff at Dogsthorpe Junior School have said that the school has undergone a complete environmental transformation.

Learning mentor coordinator for the Excellence in Cities Partnership Karen O'Dain said: "The award gave us the kick start to realise our potential. We have built vegetable plots, a pond, and there is also a court yard area with seating."

She said the children are now more conscious of the natural habitats around them and the environment.

People will have the chance to put forward nominations until the closing date, on Monday, June 18.

A panel of judges, made up of retired teachers and headteachers, industry experts and representatives from the Local Education Authority (LEA) will then judge each entry on its own merits.

Finalists will then be selected from each category to attend the glitzy awards evening, with the winner of each category scooping a £500 prize.

Events and promotions co-ordinator at The Evening Telegraph Gemma Sleight said: "The Education Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the academic and practical achievements of children, parents, teachers and schools in our region.

"We feel that regional recognition is motivating and should create a great feeling of pride. It doesn't matter how big or small your school is, every entry is judged on its individual merit."

Nominate someone now:
Nomination forms will be appearing in The Evening Telegraph over the coming weeks. See the categories

Download a PDF and post it to: The Evening Telegraph Education Awards, 57 Priestgate, Peterborough PE1 1JW. Please give us as much information as possible and use a separate piece of
paper if you need to. The closing date is June 18.