New award in honour of inspirational Dr Kate Granger

A new award for Outstanding Achievement is to be created in honour of inspirational doctor Kate Granger who died last month of a rare form of cancer.

Dr Kate captured nationwide attention by starting the Hello My Name Is campaign to promote better communication between doctors and patients. It was launched after she became a patient herself

The new honour will be made for the first time at next year's Yorkshire Choice Awards and nominations open tomorrow.

The Yorkshire Choice Awards, recognising local people and businesses, is back for a second year. Launched in April this year, more than 88,000 votes were cast, proving Yorkshire really does thrive on inspiring people.

The Danny Jones Defibrillator Fund Charity will be the 2017 charity partner and the it is hoped to help his widow, Lizzie, raise money for equipment that could prove the difference between life and death at Rugby clubs across the UK.

And nominations can be made onlineuntil October.