EVERYBODY needs good neighbours.
And that's why we want you to tell us about yours.
We are looking for nominations of neighbours who go that extra mile to help out for our Community Awards.
There are 12 awards up for grabs in the competition, including the neighbour category.
It's sponsored by Shoreline, who have their own way of rewarding good neighbours.
Kind-hearted Paul Jordan, 68, has been awarded Best Neighbour in Shoreline's first ever Pride In Place awards.
Recognised by Marlene Bell, 76, for his neighbourly spirit, Paul was praised for making the effort to introduce himself, assisting with day-to-day activities and helping local residents.
Marlene said: "Paul has made a huge difference. I moved from Market Rasen and at first didn't know anyone in the area.
"Paul helps me by popping out to pay my rent and council tax for me.
"When I bought my motorised scooter I didn't know how it worked and Paul helped me with that, too.
"Paul not only helps me but other residents in the area."
Paul was delighted with his award: "I'm very surprised – I like working with people and have just carried on from when I worked with Humber Care for 11 years. I am used to working with and helping people.
"Being a good neighbour means helping with the little things and making sure neighbours are safe."
Marlene added some sound advice: "I think it's your attitude to other people – be friendly and invite your neighbours round. Get to know them but don't be nosey and avoid telling tales.
"Be helpful, put out wheelie bins for your neighbours who maybe struggle. Always give and take, but don't be argumentative."
Shoreline's first ever Pride In Place awards celebrate what residents liked about where they live – particularly the people who make a community what it is.
Categories included Best Kept Garden, Community Champion, Best Community Activity and Best Street as well as the Most Inspirational Young Person.
The pair will enjoy tea for two at Petit Delight, in Cleethorpes, as part of their prize. Shoreline is proud to sponsor the separate Grimsby Telegraph Friend/neighbour of the year award in celebration of those people who have gone the extra mile within their local communities.
Shoreline chief executive Tony Bramley said: "As the area's largest affordable housing provider, we're proud to be supporting this year's Friend/neighbour of the year award in celebration of those people who have gone the extra mile within their local communities.
"We recognise what it is to be a good neighbour because we experience it each and every day in our neighbourhoods and in fact this year awarded our own Best Neighbour prize through our first-ever Pride In Place tenant awards.
"The Community Awards recognise those individuals, groups and organisations that make a real difference to North East Lincolnshire.
"We'd urge anyone to get nominating and celebrate what is great about their local community."
ON THE WEB: Read more about the Community Awards, and make your nomination at www.grimsbytelegraph .co.uk – You can also nominate using the form printed on the right.