Nominations for the 2014 Fusion Awards will close at the end of this month.

The awards recognise some of the region’s unsung heroes, business trailblazers and charity champions.

From those working in a voluntary capacity to those reaching new heights in their chosen career - the Fusion Awards recognise and celebrate their achievements.

The event aims to improve community relations by providing a platform to celebrate the positive contribution made by individuals and organisations in the community.

They are open to all regardless of culture, background or religion, and are sponsored by Asian Image.

Last year we had finalists from across the region including Manchester, Rochdale, Oldham, Bury, Fleetwood, Lancaster, Preston, Burnley, Nelson, Accrington and Blackburn.

Our categories include, Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Community Cohesion Award, Entrepreneur of the Year, Community Group of the Year, Youth Leadership Award and Education Achievement Award.

You can nominate yourself or someone else. The finalists will attend a dazzling dinner event in May.

To nominate, simply send us 400 words as to why you or the person you are nominating should be listed as a finalist. E-mail: nominate@thefusionawards.co.uk or news@asianimage.co.uk or see www.asianimage.co.uk. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.