THE charity St John Ambulance is seeking life savers and first aid champions for its "Everyday Heroes" awards.

Everyday Heroes Awards is a special awards programme celebrating the incredible stories of ordinary people who have used first aid to save a life.

The awards are also a chance to recognise individuals and businesses that have championed the cause, helping to create more first aiders in our communities.

Each year, the charity says too many people die in situations where first aid could have given them a chance to live. Thanks to the knowledge and heroic actions of some inspiring individuals and organisations more people are alive today.

Whether directly using first aid to save a life or going the extra mile to champion the cause, the nominees are helping to reduce the number of needless deaths each year – making them what St John Ambulance describes as "everyday heroes in our communities".

To find out about the award categories and to nominate your own everyday hero visit: www.sja.org.uk/everydayheroes .

Entries close at midnight on April 9, 2017.

Finalists are invited to a star-studded awards ceremony at London’s Hilton Bankside Hotel on September 28.

Alan Quick