RADIO Forth has launched its 14th annual awards and is asking Times readers to nominate their community heroes.

Just by nominating, people will be entered into a draw and could win two VIP tickets to the event, which includes passes to the exclusive after show party.

The Forth Awards with Edinburgh St James are back and bigger than ever before. The awards recognise those who go above and beyond in their community, whether in education, tourism or the work place, as well as to celebrate some of the biggest names in music and entertainment.

Nominations for the year’s event are open until Friday September 8.

As always, this year’s line-up is top secret until the event, but previous performances have included Stereophonics, Paolo Nutini, Olly Murrs, Deacon Blue, David Gray and Alesha Dixon.

This year’s awards ceremony will be held on Thursday November 16 at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall and will be hosted by award winning breakfast and Saturday show presenters Boogie and Arlene. Guests will be treated to a three course meal and top entertainment.

Cathy Kirk, Bauer Commercial Director, Radio Forth said: “The Radio Forth Awards is one of the highlights of our year when members of the community come together to celebrate excellence and recognise amazing individuals".

The full list of categories for The Forth Awards 2017 are: The Forth Best Artiste Award with Victor Paris;  The Forth Contribution to Sports Award with Vittoria Group; The Forth Best Teacher Award with Edinburgh St James; The Forth Icon Award with The Edinburgh Playhouse; The Forth Music Recognition Award with The Liquid Rooms; The Forth Community Venture Award with Gyle Shopping Centre; The Forth Best Bar Award with Caledonian Heating; The Forth Best Workplace Award with Gilson Gray Law, Property and Finance; The Forth Visitor Attraction Award with Andrew Wilsons Catering Equipment Hire; The Forth Best Bar Award with Caledonian Heating; The Forth Fringe Award with Omni Edinburgh; The Forth Local Hero Award with The Edinburgh Evening News; The Forth Cash For Kids Award with Spence and Spence.