Call to name your heroes.

NUMBER whizz Carol Vorderman is urging people to nominate their unsung heroes.

Now in its 11th year, the Pride of Britain Awards 2009 is the biggest event of its kind in the UK and one of the highest-rated awards shows on TV.

Carol, who has hosted the awards since they started in 1999, said: "I've been honoured to be a part of Pride of Britain since day one.

"Every year, I'm humbled by the nominees' incredible stories and delighted to see so many famous people want to recognise their incredible achievements.

"I'm sure that this year, with the Co-operative inviting nominations in more stores than ever, we will meet some even more extraordinary, truly deserving winners.

"There are unsung heroes in every community who deserve recognition."

All winners will be honoured at an awards dinner in London's Park Lane in October 2009.

Over the years, those taking part have included David and Vic-toriBeckham, Sir Paul McCartney, Dame Helen Mirren, Bono, Sir Michael Caine, and Kylie Minogue."

Prince Charles said: "The Pride of Britain Awards are a marvellous way to celebrate the achievements of some extraordinary people and to hear something of their inspiring and humbling stories.'' You can nominate your unsung heroes by filling in nomination forms and posting them in post boxes in Cooperative stores until tomorrow. You can also nominate online until Friday, August 7, by visiting www.prideofbritain.com

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APPEAL: TV's Carol Vorderman