Retail chain Gala and Virgin Media Television have teamed again for Inspiration Awards that will be presented to individuals who have supported and gone above and beyond for others in their local community.

The Inspiration Awards, first introduced by Gala in 2019, seek out and recognise 26 inspirational people, one from each county in the state, open for entry to all ages.

The awards will run for three weeks, integrated into studio shows Ireland AM and the Six O’Clock Show, with €26,000 in prize money from Gala and a €1,000 holiday voucher for each county winner.

Gals chief executive Gary Desmond said: “We want to shine a light on people who inspire us all with their acts of kindness and efforts to helps others, whether it be in their community, sporting organisation or for charity.

“By teaming up with Virgin Media, the Inspiration Awards deliver a national platform on which these amazing efforts can be recognised and celebrated.”

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VMTV client solution manager Sharyn Mee added: ““There will be a range of activity on our channels and viewers will be encouraged to nominate those in their community who have made a difference."

Nominations can be made here on the Gala Retail website. Entries close on Sunday October 2.