THERE’S less than a month to go until nominations close for St John Ambulance’s annual Everyday Heroes awards.

The first aid charity’s awards celebrate inspiring stories of first aid heroism from the general public, and organisers are calling for final nominations to be made before the closing date March 24.

This year’s awards are supported by Laerdal, the creators of Resusci Anne, which shares St John Ambulance’s vision that no one should die unnecessarily and that CPR skills and increased use of AEDs (automated external defibrillators) are key to achieving this.

Everyday Heroes 2015 saw the highest ever number of nominations and St John Ambulance is asking the public to get in touch and tell them about friends, family members, colleagues and even strangers who have saved lives or championed first aid.

Mark Farmer, regional director for St John Ambulance in the South East, said: “Everyone has the ability to save a life and our Everyday Heroes awards give us a chance to celebrate those who are doing just that.

“We’re on the lookout for anyone who has gone out of their way to help people through first aid – from life savers, to campaigners, teachers and fundraisers.

“Each year we hear incredibly inspiring stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

“If you know someone who deserves recognition for their outstanding first aid achievements, nominate them for an Everyday Heroes award.”

Entries close at 5pm on Thursday, March 24, and nominees will be invited to a star-studded ceremony, hosted by Myleene Klass in London, at The Grange St Pauls on September 7.

To find out about the award categories and to make a nomination go to www.sja.org.uk/everydayheroes.