FIRSTLY, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given to the Pride of Britain Awards on ITV1 over the years.

As ever, I would be most grateful if you could kindly publish this appeal for nominations from your readers for the Pride of Britain Awards 2010 on ITV1.

Among those taking part will be Prince Charles and Prime Minister David Cameron.

It is the biggest awards ceremony of its kind in the country, celebrating the achievements of unsung heroes, and was again the highest-rated awards show on British television last year.

We would like to get the message to your readers that the nomination period is still open so we can ensure that extraordinary people from every part of the country get the recognition they deserve.

With your help, they could be people from your area.

The closing date for entries is Sunday, September 19.

To find out more about the event, please visit www.prideofbritain.com .

Many thanks for your time. I hope you can help.

CAROL VORDERMAN