HAVE you made a Big Difference? The Big Issue in the North wants to reward heroes working in the community.

It is looking for nominees for The Big Difference Awards 2002 which are open to people who go the extra mile to make their community a better place in which to live and work.

Nominees can be from anywhere in the Big Issue in the North's circulation area, which covers the entire North West and Yorkshire regions.

The award categories are: Big business (500+ employees); medium business (50 to 100 employees), small business (up to 50 employees), voluntary/community organisation, public sector, media, individual and vendor.

Nomination forms are available by phoning (0161) 834 6300, or via www.bigissueinthenorth.com/bigdifferenceawards.