All the categories for this year's event here.

COMMUNITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR – Sponsored by AMAZON
Rewarding a local individual or group aged 18 and over who go out of their way to help those around them, whose actions are a force for good in making the community a better place.
YOUTH COMMUNITY CHAMPION – sponsored by OAK MALL SHOPPING CENTRE
This will reward a group of young people or an individual aged 17 or under who goes out of their way to help those around them. They may have made a difference to their community through fundraising, campaigning on issues which are important to young people or helping others less fortunate.
SENIOR COMMUNITY CHAMPION
We are looking for a local hero or team from the 60 and over age group who, after many years of hard work, continue to devote much of their time to helping other individuals or groups in their community. We want to hear about and reward the work of those special older citizens.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR 
Everyone remembers their favourite teacher. This award recognises teachers who are bringing learning to life by engaging and inspiring children and young people to fulfil their potential.
SPORTING CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
For a local individual or team that is making an impact in local sport, either on the pitch or off it. Who is the beating heart of local sport?
LIVE MUSIC AWARD
This award will go to a local singer, musician or group who puts their heart and soul into every performance, whose talent makes us all extremely proud. Our finalists will have the opportunity to perform live at the awards gala.
BUSINESS CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
This award is to recognise a business that has bolstered the community with its outstanding success in the past year. Judges will be looking for businesses that can demonstrate innovative projects, impressive results and a focus on employee and/or community engagement.
CHARITY CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
When it comes to charity, Inverclyde is as big-hearted as you can get. This award is for an individual or group, who have dedicated their lives to supporting an amazing cause. A chance to recognise the incredible work they undertake tirelessly.
HEART OF GOLD - sponsored by ARNOLD CLARK
This award goes an individual who has made a contribution of outstanding significance to Greenock and/or the wider Inverclyde area.
We will be recognising someone whose actions, achievements, courage or bravery has touched the lives of others and made a difference. We are looking for someone with a real community spirit and a true heart of gold.
LITTLE CHAMPION OF THE YEAR
To recognise an outstanding child aged 17 or under whose achievements, courage or bravery make our hearts burst with pride.
Always a favourite on the night.