Dubliners have been asked to nominate their unsung heroes as part of a community initiative.
This could be that special someone who goes the extra mile to make a difference or someone who has tirelessly worked for your community.
Ireland out-half Johnny Sexton is teaming up with MACE to offer a prize fund of €10,000 to celebrate people's work and get them the recognition they deserve.
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The individual award categories are:
- Charity Award
- Child & Youth Award
- Environment Award
- Sports, Health & Well-being Award
- MACE Store Team Award
Each category winner will receive €1,000 while the overall special MACE Community Unsung Hero will receive an overall prize of €5,000.
All you need to do is log onto the Mace website and tell them why they deserve to be recognised as an unsung hero.
MACE Ambassador Johnny Sexton said: "This is a great way for communities to recognise that special person who always puts others ahead of themselves and I’m really looking forward to seeing the wide range of thoughtful and generous acts by people in communities all around the country.
"I am genuinely proud to be working with MACE in promoting this positive community initiative throughout towns and villages in Ireland."
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