Flintshire and Wrexham heroes nominated for Make a Difference Awards
Over 700 entries have been whittled down to 32 finalists across eight categories.
Leading this year's awards in Wales are BBC Radio Wales' Lucy Owen and BBC Radio Cymru's Shan Cothi.
Lucy Owen, said: 'We're absolutely blown away by the nominations we've had. There are so many wonderful stories about community groups making a huge difference in their local areas and outstanding individuals committed to bringing people together, fundraising for good causes and caring for others.'
Shân Cothi added: 'Over 700 nominations for our very first Make a Difference Awards in Wales says so much about who we are as a nation. It's incredible to hear about some of the amazing things that people are doing right across Wales, we've had nominations in from Ynys Môn to Swansea and Wrexham to Carmarthenshire. A huge congratulations to everyone who was nominated and to all of our brilliant finalists.'
The awards are being judged by presenters from across the BBC, including Katie Owen, Lauren Price, Gethin Jones, Owain Wyn Evans, Bronwen Lewis, Iolo Williams, Olivia Breen and Aleighcia Scott.
Winners will be announced at the BBC Cymru Wales Make a Difference Awards ceremony in Cardiff on September 20.
Here are the Flintshire and Wrexham heroes nominated for prizes...
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