Send your hero to the US of A (From Barry And District News)

Send your hero to the US of A

BARRY'S best-loved residents could soon be standing at San Francisco's fabulous Golden Gate bridge, or on Barcelona's Las Ramblas boulevard.

Our Citizen of the Year competition is back - and this year the prizes are bigger and better than ever before, with the top three winners receiving a week-long break in the US, a two- day trip to Barcelona, or an LCD Colour Television.

Launched on St David's Day, the competition is now up and running and searching for special individuals who make a difference every day.

We all know someone who does that little bit extra to help others without any thought of reward.

The Barry & District News, the Cardiff Road Industrial Complex and the Town Council would like to say a big thank you to those unsung heroes. But, of course, we, along with our sponsors Dan Evans and Morris's, need your help!

It's simple to nominate someone. Just fill in the form below and return it by Monday, April 5.

Forms are also available from the Barry & District News office, or from Barry Town Council at Gladstone Road. You can also vote online by logging onto www.dowcorning.com/barry and clicking on the Citizen of the Year link.

The judging, by News Assistant Editor Sue Vincent-Jones, Town Mayor Jane Andrews and Dow Corning's Jonathan Coleman, will take place on Thursday, April 22.

Our overall winner gets a 7-night break for two in San Francisco. This includes flights, travel insurance, transfers, 3 star accommodation and two City Passes.

The second-place nominee nets a two-night break in Barcelona. This includes flights, travel insurance and 3 star accommodation.

The third place winner can enjoy a state of the art LCD Colour Television, courtesy of Dan Evans.

All the entrants will receive a certificate, and there is a luxury Morrisons Hamper for the person who nominates the winner.

So, don't delay - nominate today!

It's your chance to thank someone you know for all the hard work they do.

Fill in the form below and send it to: The Mayor of Barry, Barry Town Council, Council Offices, 7 Gladstone Road, Barry, CF62 8NA.

The winner will be announced at an awards party to be held in the Mayor's offices.

Winner and all nominees will be featured in Barry & District News. Normal rules and conditions apply. Closing date: Monday, April 5, 2004.