Community heroes are set to be awarded at an annual ceremony.

A total of 39 finalists, from more than 140 nominations made across 8 award categories, have been shortlisted and revealed for the Thurrock Civic Awards 2020.

Deb Huelin, councillor for communities, said: "The Civic Awards are a wonderful way to recognise the borough's stars who go above and beyond to help our communities. The awards acknowledge those who have made a special contribution to our borough with categories including: creative, healthy living, environmental, sports and young achiever.

"With more than 140 nominations received recognising some truly inspiring work, there is much to celebrate across Thurrock. The judging panel commented that the standard of nominations this year has been extremely high and some categories were difficult to get down to a final shortlist. Thank you to all those who took the time and effort to nominate.

"Congratulations and good luck to all of this year's finalists, I look forward to celebrating with you at the awards ceremony."

The fully sponsored event will be held on Friday 28 February 2020 at The Civic Hall and will be hosted by Danny Crates, Orsett-born, former Paralympic European and World Champion.

Rockfire Capital Limited is the main sponsor of civic awards in Thurrock.

The nominees are -

Mayor's award for Lifetime Achievement Sponsored by NewRiver REIT

• Jeanette Alexander

• Julie Carter

• Alan Gosling

• Mike Ostler

• John Rowles

Stronger Together Community award Sponsored by Stronger Together Partnership

• Aveley Village Community Foundation

• Jamie Bagge

• Chris Shields

• Signpost Resource Centre

• Steve Stuart Creative

Excellence award Sponsored by Port of Tilbury

• Daryl Branch – Creative Blast

• Jody Byrne

• Reg Goldsmith

• Les Morgan

• Dorion Khan Quest – Quest Music Services and Thames Delta

Community Radio Sporting Achievement award Sponsored by Impulse Leisure

• Lilie Copperthwaite

• India Harvey

• Stuart James

• Trevor Rawson

• James Robertson

Environmental Champion award Sponsored by Glasdon

• Steve Catchpole

• David Green

• Rob Groves

• Paul Luke

• Sara Santiano

Young Achiever award Sponsored by HW Wilson Ltd

• Lucy Boatman

• Scott Copper

• Alicia Jones

• Francesca McEwen

Business in the Community award Sponsored by Bang the Table

• David Ridler and Andy Rimmell – 1 Big Storage Solutions

• Sara Lovett and Jacki Milne – Cedar Hall Clinic

• Ensign Bus

• Shumon Rahman – New Delhi Restaurant

• Sherrilyn Speid

Healthy Living award Sponsored by Amazon

• Arthur Bugler Primary School

• Wendy Barnard

• Claire Dawson

• Peter Eates and Elizabeth Cox

• Samantha Williams