Do you know an unsung ‘Local Legend’ of the pandemic?

Virgin Media is on the hunt for Northern Ireland’s unsung heroes; the individuals, organisations or community groups, which has gone the extra mile during the pandemic and made a huge difference to people’s lives.

The company wants to hear about those who have gone above and beyond to help others during the past months, and who deserve to be recognised for their efforts.

Virgin Media is offering a complete tech transformation: the winner will receive Virgin Media’s blisteringly-fast Gig1 broadband for two years, as well as a personalised technology makeover so they have the latest gadgets to make the most of their next-level connectivity. To date, four ‘Local Legends’ have been crowned across the UK and awarded this incredible prize.

Entries will be shortlisted and a specially selected judging panel including 100-year-old, Captain Sir Tom; his daughter Hannah Ingram-Moore; and TV presenter and author, Konnie Huq, who will be tasked with selecting Northern Ireland’s winner. Konnie said: “I’m so excited to be helping to find Northern Ireland’s Local Legend with Virgin Media - we’re talking about unsung heroes who have gone above and beyond to make a difference to people’s lives in these tricky times.

People can nominate their Local Legend by visiting www.virginmedia.com/locallegends. The competition closes at 11.59pm on February 8.