NOMINATIONS can be made online for awards for outstanding achievement in education.

Exam board Edexcel is encouraging nominations for others whose performance in education deserves special recognition.

Bolton-born TV presenter Johnny Ball and Falklands war hero Simon Western will be on the judging panel.

Winners will be invited to a dinner at a top London hotel. More than £30,000 in prize money will be shared between winners and their educational centres.

Nominations can be made online at www.edexcel.org.uk

Alternatively call 020 7758 5515/5501. Deadline for nominations is March 14.