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1 Announcing the UK’s Digital Hero 2011
Yesterday afternoon we were at the House of Lords for the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards ceremony. It was a fitting finale for what has been a fantastic competition packed full of incredible individuals working for equally amazing projects. As well as recognising all twelve regional finalists, each of whom will receive a £5,000 grant for their [...] 		25-Nov-2011
17:41
2 And the 2011 Digital Heroes Awards regional winners are…
Having whittled down the hundreds of entries for this year’s Digital Heroes Awards to a final 37 from across the UK in October, it was down to the Great British public to decide which projects would win the title of Digital Hero in our 12 regions and collect a £5,000 technology grant. As always, we were not disappointed by the support for our nominees, with tens of thousands of people from across the UK casting their votes in what has been another very competitive year. 		23-Nov-2011
14:11
3 Have You Voted For Your Digital Hero Yet?
With only 6 days to go before voting ends, the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards finalists are on the campaign trail searching for those extra votes that could help them scoop a £5,000 regional grant, or even the £10,000 national grand prize. This year’s 37 finalists are more diverse than ever before, each using digital technologies in amazing ways to make a difference in their communities. So, if you’ve not cast your vote yet, head on over to the Digital Heroes Awards voting page to select your winners - remember you can vote in every region! 		08-Nov-2011
12:01
4 Digital Heroes Awards 2011 – cast your votes now!
After receiving a record number of entries for the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards 2011, we’ve now whittled it down to 37 amazing finalists. It’s no exaggeration to say that all of them are deserving of a Digital Heroes Award, so it’s down to you to decide who our winners are in a public vote. Last year [...] 		20-Oct-2011
09:00
5 Q&A with Tami McMahon, the South West Digital Heroes winner 2010
Tami is the South West Digital Heroes winner, 2010. She works as the Head of Fundraising at Penny Brohn Cancer Care, one of the leading UK charities that offers free specialist support for people living with cancer and their families. How did it feel to be a 2010 Digital Heroes winner? TM: “I was really delighted! I am extremely grateful to everyone who voted for us! Winning has meant that the charity I work for, Penny Brohn Cancer Care, can finish work on its new web based platform for people with cancer.” 		16-Sep-2011
14:51
6 Entry deadline extended for Digital Heroes Awards
We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of inspirational nominations that we’ve had for this year’s Digital Heroes Awards but due to popular demand we’ve decided to extend the deadline by a further week until midnight on Sunday 18th September, meaning it is now really your last chance to get your entries in! If you know someone [...] 		12-Sep-2011
16:45
7 Digital Hero profile: Sabrina Archbold – Kidz Aware
Sabrina Archbold, co-founder of Kidz Aware, entered the TalkTalk Digital Heroes awards 2010 with the aim of making her educational website more accessible and to provide IT training courses to the families of children with disabilities. Kidz Aware was in danger of being closed down through lack of funding, so the award was a very [...] 		07-Sep-2011
15:55
8 Good karma powers people helping others online
With only 11 days left to enter the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards we’ve been looking at why people help others out online. And we’ve uncovered some interesting traits amongst the online Good Samaritans out there. Our latest research shows that whilst 42% of the population regularly ask questions online and read people’s answers, only one in [...] 		31-Aug-2011
14:48
9 Q&A with East Anglia Digital Heroes winner, Wendy Maxwell
Wendy is the East Anglia Digital Heroes winner, 2010. She volunteers for the charity, Chill4us, on a project that aims to get carers online and in touch with each other. Wendy campaigns for free laptops for carers, and has so far given out more than 100 computers. We took a few minutes of Wendy’s time [...] 		26-Aug-2011
10:36
10 Q&A with Northern Ireland Digital Heroes winner, Michelle Gallen
Michelle is the Northern Ireland Digital Heroes winner, 2010. She has developed a social networking site, Talk Irish, where people can find and connect with Irish language learners, speakers and teachers. 		19-Aug-2011
12:57
11 Digital Hero profile: Sam Thomas – Men Get Eating Disorders Too
Sam Thomas, founder and project leader at Men Get Eating Disorders Too, entered the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Award in 2010 with the aim of making more people area of the issue of eating disorders amongst men and be a port of call for those affected or worried by it. And like many of the best projects, it was one that was born from personal experience. 		17-Aug-2011
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