TIME is running out to nominate your favourites for the Daily Echo School Awards 2017.

You have until Friday February 10 to make sure those who make a difference in our schools are in the running for an award.

Judging is due to take place next week to determine who will feature in the shortlists.

Three people will be selected in each of the 11 categories and will be invited - along with a guest of their choice - to an awards ceremony at Bournemouth's Talbot Heath School on Friday March 17.

There will also be an opportunity for friends, colleagues and well-wishers to buy tickets for the awards night to show their support.

And there's still time to get on board as a sponsor or partner of the prestigious event.

You may want to put forward an inspirational head teacher or a governor who devotes their spare time to making life at their school better.

It could be a well-loved teacher or a member of the support staff such as a teaching assistant or lunchtime supervisor.

Hundreds of nominations have already been received so don't miss your chance to help special school staff.

For more details about sponsorship, please contact Angela Boyer, Key Account Manager, on 01202 411221.

To nominate, use the printed form or go to bournemouthecho.co.uk/schoolawards

The categories are:

Nursery/Primary Teacher of the Year

Middle School Teacher of the Year

Secondary School Teacher of the Year

PE Teacher of the Year

STEM Teacher of the Year

Newcomer of the Year

Supporting Staff Member of the Year

Art Creative Team Member of the Year

Teaching Assistant of the Year

Lifetime Achievement Award

Leadership Award