Pride of Britain: How you can nominate a West Country hero fundraiser
ITV News West Country is launching this year's search for a champion fundraiser to nominate in the Pride of Britain awards.
Each year, ITV West Country selects a winner for our West area (Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset) and from our South-West area (Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset) for the ITV West Country Regional Fundraiser of the Year award.
They get to represent the West Country at the awards in London - where they are in with a chance of winning the overall Fundraiser of the Year award.
Now, it is time for you, the public to say thank you to people who work tirelessly to support charities and good causes.
How to nominate a West Country hero for the Regional Fundraiser of the Year Award
You can nominate someone for the ITV West Country Regional Fundraiser of the Year Award by clicking here.
Simply select "ITV Fundraiser of the Year" in award category and choose "West Country" as your region.
Nominations may be individuals or groups of 2 people or more - they also must be 18 or over - anyone under the age of 18 has to get permission from a parent or guardian before they are nominated.
Previous winners are not eligible and nor is fundraising for political organisations.
Nominations close on 10 August 2025 at 11.59pm.
Previous West Country regional winners include:
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