A YOUNG parliamentarian, York's clean city champion, an art enthusiast, friends of parks, moors and allotments, and charity fundraisers extraordinaire are among those nominated for York Community Pride awards.

The line-up is a cheering reminder of the diversity of voluntary initiatives under way to make our city a happier, healthier and more interesting place.

Before getting down to the near-impossible task of judging, we must salute every finalist.

You are all winners.

Updated: 10:52 Wednesday, August 17, 2005