SGS Engineering the main UK fuel strut producer and gear retailer, is launching its annual Native Hero Awards, asking the nation to appoint a beneficiant tradesperson. 

The fourth version of the Native Hero Awards has been launched by SGS Engineering to shine a lightweight on probably the most considerate plumbers, builders, mechanics, electricians, joiners, gardeners, and tradespeople, who’ve put others first with their kindness and generosity. 

2023’s winner, Chris Griffiths, from Neston on the Wirral, obtained a nomination for providing half-priced work for OAPs and for providing free some small jobs to assist individuals in his native space. Chris even donated his money prize to fund good work in his area people, proving himself to be a worthy native hero.  

One nationwide winner will probably be awarded a £1,000 money prize, whereas as much as 5 regional winners will every take dwelling money prizes price £250. 

Discussing the awards, Neil Sansom, CEO at SGS Engineering, mentioned: “Earlier years of the awards have shone a lightweight on among the fantastic tradespeople throughout the UK who’re going above and past for his or her prospects and the general public. 

“We heard about so many acts of kindness by others. Graham Nash of Pinnacle Builders in Leeds was voted the winner in 2021 for his work repairing the harm completed by cowboy builders, and James Anderson of D.E.P.H.E.R. in Burnley gained in 2022 for providing neighborhood plumbing work for susceptible and aged people. 

“We imagine that these selfless individuals and their acts of kindness ought to be celebrated, and that’s why we’re excited to launch the fourth version of the ‘Native Hero Awards’. 

“If you recognize of a worthy tradesperson who has gone above and past to make the world a greater place, then tell us – a £1,000 money prize might be the proper method to thank them for his or her kindness.” 

Folks can nominate an area hero on-line; it’s free and simple to do by way of the entry type. Full every entry with as a lot data as potential on the tradesperson and the way they’ve helped others. 

Key dates to recollect

• Entries open on Tuesday 2nd April 2024 and shut on Tuesday thirtieth April 2024.
• The SGS group will overview all entries and a shortlist of finalists will probably be introduced on Friday third Might 2024.
• A ballot will then be opened on Friday third Might 2024, permitting the general public to vote for an total nationwide winner and as much as 5 regional winners, which will probably be topped on Friday tenth Might.  

Prizes

• Total nationwide winner: £1,000 money prize 
• Regional winner (Scotland): £250 money prize 
• Regional winner (Northern England): £250 money prize 
• Regional winner (Midlands & Southern England): £250 money prize 
• Regional winner (Wales): £250 money prize 
• Regional winner (Northern Eire): £250 money prize