The awards are the annual search for the UK’s favourite lottery-funded schemes and recognise the dedication of the people behind them. Every week lottery players raise £25 million for projects across the UK, making a difference to people, places and communities.

We want to hear from your readers about any lottery-funded projects that have had a positive impact on the area, made a real difference to people’s lives or anyone who is involved in transforming their community with the help of lottery funding.

The awards have seven categories, reflecting the main areas of lottery funding: arts; sport; heritage; health; environment, education, voluntary and charity projects.

The projects that make it to the finals of The National Lottery Awards will appear on a star-studded prime-time BBC1 TV show later this year and will have a chance to win a £2,000 cash prize.

To see a local winner visit www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk to find out more. Entries must be received by 5pm on Friday February 12.

SARAH McKENNA

The National Lottery Awards

Glasgow