A CHARITY prize of £30,000 is up for grabs by nominating a kindhearted borough resident for a national award.

The Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust is looking for Dudley borough nominees for the 2008 Beacon Prize who have devoted time to a local charity.

Prizes for five categories are up for grabs including Leadership, Community Builder, Creative Giving, New Initiatives and Young Philanthropist.

The winners of the England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales will be invited to a glitzy ceremony in London where the overall £30,000 prize winner will be announced.

To nominate someone for an award pick up a form from www.beaconfellowship.org.uk, email enquiries@beaconfellowship.org.uk or call 020 7203 8290. The deadline for nominations is Thursday May 1.