The Pride of Reading Awards 2008 have been launched - and now it's over to you!

The awards will be held in the autumn at a brand new location - the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Caversham Bridge - and it's an opportunity for YOU to tell US who you think has done something in the town that deserves a bit of recognition.

Here are this year's categories:

Child of Courage sponsored by Malmaison
The town's bravest youngster. There are many times when youngsters' courage shines through. Some become heroic lifesavers, others demonstrate courage through battling illness or other difficult circumstances. We want to hear about these amazing under 16-year-olds.

Restaurant of the Year
This award will be judged by celebrity chefs Antony Worral Thompson and Daniel Galmiche on food and services.

Local Hero sponsored by Waitrose
Someone who, through a special act of kindness or bravery, has made a positive difference to their community.

Community Champion sponsored by Broad St. Mall
Someone who works tirelessly in their community as an individual, in the voluntary sector, as a carer, for a community group or in public service who devotes their time for others.

Cultural Contribution sponsored by Chatham Place
Somebody who has enriched the cultural life of Reading. They may have set up or run an arts group, organised an event, or managed a vibrant venue.

Employee of the Year sponsored by Novotel
An employee who goes the extra mile for their firm or for their customer.

Business in Action sponsored by Kyocera
Companies, large or small, who get involved in community work. There are two awards for firms with under 50 and over 50 employees. There are two awards - one for under 50 employees, one for over 50 employees

Service Excellence sponsored by Yell
To recognise a working individual who consistently over-delivers and is always keen to do whatever they can to help, no matter how demanding the request, who go the extra mile to deliver the best service and keep their focus for customers at the heart of what they do.

Your Reading awards in association with Reading Borough Council are:

Young Person of the Year sponsored by Reading 107fm
Recognising the contribution to the community of someone under 18.

Healthy Lifestyle sponsored by Green Park
A firm, organisation or school which promotes healthy living.

Environmental Project sponsored by Clydesdale Bank
A school, organisation or charity which has started an innovative eco-friendly project.

The night will be kept firmly in the family, with host Chris Tarrant joined by Reading 107's Fia Tarrant and Robert Kenny.

Click here to make your nomination!