Louise Minchin discusses The National Lottery Community Hero Awards 2022

“I’m a Celebrity” camp mate and broadcaster Louise Minchin is spearheading a campaign to honour inspirational people and groups who do extraordinary things in their communities with National Lottery funding.

Nominations for the 2022 National Lottery Awards, an annual celebration of local heroes, close on 1st June.

Winners in each category will win a £5,000 cash prize for their organisation and a coveted National Lottery trophy.

Anyone who has received National Lottery funding is eligible for nomination.

The National Lottery Awards will seek to celebrate outstanding individuals in the following categories:

• Community/Charity
• Art, Culture & Film
• Sport
• Heritage
• Environment
• Young Hero (Under 25s)

Aston spoke to broadcaster Louise Minchin.