Madam,

I am writing to ask readers of the Cambrian News to join me in nominating people they think should be recognised with a St David Award.

The St David Awards, now in their fourth year, are the national awards of Wales and were established to recognise groups and individuals from all walks of life in Wales who are going the extra mile to make a difference to someone else’s life, overcoming adversity and achieving truly inspirational things.

I’m asking your readers to nominate our exceptional people for these Awards, which reflect and promote the aspirations of Wales and its citizens to be a modern, vibrant country, with a growing reputation as a confident nation valuing innovation, community spirit and above all, its people.

There are nine categories: Bravery; Citizenship; Culture; Enterprise; Innovation, Science and Technology; Sport; Young Person; International and my Special Award, which I choose.

We’re fast approaching the closure of the nominations period. Don’t leave it until the last minute to nominate, it would be a shame if the people you think are truly worthy of an award miss out on the recognition they deserve.

Get involved and let someone know that you appreciate them and what they’ve achieved. Nominating is easy, just go to www.stdavidawards.org.uk and put someone forward before midnight on 21 October.

Yours etc

Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales.

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