MEN Schools Awards return: Your chance to tell us who makes a real difference in the world of education

Schools have returned after the Easter break, so it's now a great time to click on this link and tell us who we should celebrate at the MEN Schools Awards this year.

This is your chance to nominate that special teacher who goes above and beyond or shout about the way your children's school coped so well during the pandemic. You don't have too much time though, as the nomination window closes on Thursday, May 12. There are 11 categories to enter, so we're sure you'll find the right opportunity to share your experience and tell us why an award is truly deserved.

The awards will be presented at a lunchtime ceremony on Friday, July 8 at Macdonald Manchester Hotel. Join us at what we expect to be a fabulous occasion as we celebrate the amazing everyday achievements of schools and teachers across Greater Manchester. The awards will be hosted by Manchester Evening News together with our headline sponsor One Education.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent or teacher we're sure you'll have witnessed something great this past year. We would love to hear your story, be able to recognise 'the best' and celebrate inspirational staff and teachers far and wide. It only takes about 20 minutes to fill in the online nomination form, so why not take the opportunity to make a difference today! And don't forget, every finalist will receive free tickets to the ceremony.

To enter, visit the website and fill in an entry form. You can read all about our previous winners here.

There are 11 categories in total this year, which are as follows:

This award is for an individual, class or whole school who make it a priority to lead a healthy lifestyle. This could be by encouraging exercise, or teaching pupils about eating healthy foods. Maybe at