Set up by Stockport Council, the My Place awards will give recognition to all sorts of people that make the borough a better place, either by helping to improve their street, by helping people have a better quality of life or by putting Stockport on the map.

These community champions could be anyone from a postie to a neighbourhood watch group, or a bus driver to a sports coach.

All the winners and commended people will be celebrated at a special My Place in Stockport awards event, which will take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2009 in the magnificent ballroom at Stockport Town Hall. Award judges will include representatives from Stockport Council and its partners.