The Sheila McKechnie Foundation has opened entries for its 2016 awards for the UK's most impressive campaigners

A hunt is on for the UK's most impressive campaigners, who are trying to change the world through social, environmental and economic justice.

The Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) Campaigner Awards aim to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contribution of a new generation of activists..

SMK is the only UK charity dedicated to connecting, informing and supporting campaigners.

People can apply or nominate someone an SMK Campaigner Award in a range of different categories including envrionmental justice, gender equality, health and housing and homelessness.

Linda Butcher, SMK’s chief executive, said: “The SMK Awards are unique. There is simply nothing else out there that recognises the importance and value of campaigning and campaigners, and in a wide variety of different categories. So please: if you know someone who you feel deserves to be nominated for an award, or even if you think that person is yourself, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you.”

The SMK website has more details of the awards and all the different categories. Applications are open until Monday 8th February 2016. Award winners will be invited to attend a special ceremony at the House of Lords on Wednesday 13 April 2016.