VOTING closes soon for the 2023 Glasgow Community Champion Awards - so don't miss out on your chance to tell us who you think should win.

More than 10,000 votes have already been cast in the race to crown this year's heat winners.

The Glasgow Times awards, in association with Glasgow City Council, Wheatley Glasgow, Merck and Trades House of Glasgow, celebrate everything that is great about the city and its people.

Once again, our readers will determine who triumphs in each category in the north west, north east and south areas.

Glasgow Times: The grand final is a glittering affairThe grand final is a glittering affair (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest)

This year’s categories include Team, Uniformed Services, Individual, Public Service, Young (for under-17s), Senior (for over-60s), Health and Wellbeing, Sport and School of the Year.

Last year’s winners included The Courtyard Pantry, a vital community hub in Ruchill which provides discounted food to locals, runs a welcoming cafe, and helps local people get jobs and volunteering opportunities.

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They picked up the Team Award for the North West area, and went on to win the overall Team Award at the Grand Final.

North East Individual winner Kenny Trainer also triumphed at the Grand Final for his efforts driving Bluevale Community Club.

North West Senior winners Milton Rattlers, who run a variety of events and activities to support the area’s older people, also went on to shine at the Grand Final.

Other heat winners last year included Jiggly Joggers, a women’s running project, which won the North East Health and Wellbeing Award.

Glasgow Times: Michelle McManus will host the grand final in DecemberMichelle McManus will host the grand final in December (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest)

It is free to cast your vote and voting closes today (October 31). The winners of each heat will go through to a final judging session, and results will be announced at the Grand Final at the City Chambers on December 5.

The Grand Final is a glittering affair, with a three-course dinner, entertainment and sparkling host Michelle McManus overseeing proceedings.

You can vote online here at https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/community-champion-awards/