Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale MP David Mundell is encouraging local people to join the search for a new ‘Digital Hero’.
The MP is calling for local groups to enter the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards 2013, a unique competition that recognises and rewards people who are using technology to help their communities.
The awards, now in their sixth year, have provided funding and support to 62 organisations across Britain, including various charities which have used technology to help children and youth, the homeless and people with disabilities.
The awards, run in partnership with the Daily Mirror and charities Citizens Online and Go ON UK, aim to recognise inspirational people who use technology to benefit their local community. Twelve winners will each get £5,000 to enhance their digital projects, with one overall winner getting £10,000.
And as well as the main awards, there will be a special award for the Young Digital Hero, who receives £4,000 for their chosen charity and an Apple MacBook Air.
The deadline for entries is August 14, and you can enter via www.talktalkdigitalheroes.co.uk
Commenting on the awards, Mr Mundell said: “Digital technology plays an increasingly important role, helping to improve people’s lives and encourage the growth of local businesses. Digital Heroes is a wonderful initiative which recognises the people who have worked hard to champion digital technology and made a difference to their community. I hope that projects in Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale will be able to benefit from this year’s scheme and I encourage local groups and individuals to enter the competition.”