The search is on for unsung heroes in Yorkshire and the Humber who are making a real difference in their local community. Examples include those who help with diversionary sports training, drug enforcement activity or professionals who counsel and treat drug users - all are eligible for the award scheme.
Two awards are available, one for an individual and one for a team, each winner will receive £10,000 for their organisation to spend on the prevention or treatment of drug misuse.
In Yorkshire and the Humber activities included:
* East Riding hosted a series of awareness roadshows where residents had the opportunity to learn about what is being done to tackle drug use in their area;
* Sheffield hosted a week long information road show highlighting the work taking place in Sheffield to tackle drugs and drug related issues;
* In Bradford, West Yorkshire Police arrested 132 people during two separate police operations. These were aimed at taking Class A drugs dealers off the street and getting help for drug users.
* North Yorkshire Police launched Grass on Skunk campaign. This included enforcement activity combined with a full programme of education, advice, awareness and support activities in North Yorkshire.
Anyone can nominate a drug worker or drug team whether they are a friend, family members, colleague or service user. The closing date for nominations is 30 August 2008.
