It's that time of year, and once again we're asking gransnetters to nominate a political figure for these awards. Your shortlist will be discussed by the judges (led by Esther Rantzen) and a winner announced at a ceremony early next year.
Last year our winner was Dame Margaret Hodge (and previous winners include Joan Bakewell, Ann Clwyd, Harriet Harman, and Baroness Sally Greengross).
This year, once again, we would love to receive your nominations. Note that nominees absolutely don't have to be MPs - they can be involved in politics at any level. It's been an, um, interesting 12 months or so, so we are really looking forward to seeing who you put forward.
The awards scheme - run by leading retirement developer, Churchill Retirement Living - is designed to honour the work of the UK’s over 65s and celebrates the significant role older people have to play in British society.
As previously mentioned, you can nominate anyone you like who has made a significant contribution in the political field. The two criteria to bear in mind are:
- Nominees must be 65 or over
- The awards recognise specific achievements made by individuals in the last 12 months
Looking forward to your nominations and suggestions - many thanks
