"Loving, caring, beautiful, kind and amazing" are just some of the words used by our readers to describe the community of carers who live among us in Northampton.
Hundreds of you sent in pictures of your nearest and dearest over the weekend who are constantly working their socks off to make the lives of those less fortunate dignified and happy.
To celebrate National Carer's Week, which started on Monday, June 8 we are compiling picture galleries featuring members of Northampton's caring community who go the extra mile to help others.
Have a read of what the nominators had to say.
1. Kerry Lynch nominates Fiona O'Donnell
"This is not only her job but her passion. Caring for other people beyond all expectations! Going above and beyond everyday! And all this whilst looking after family members, losing family members, and winning her own battle with cancer! She is my hero and I dont tell her enough!"
2. Leanne Tapp nominates Suzanne Morris
"She has gone above and beyond for her clients. She is the most caring person I know. She has organised a funeral for a gentleman she cared for who sadly passed away with Covid-19 and on top of all of this has been working around home schooling her lovely 6-year-old boy, Jacob."
3. Julez Hart nominates Karen Hayle
"I would like to nominate my sister Karen Hayle shes a fantastic carer and gives all her time to the care home even on her days off. Shes making stuff she truly goes above and beyond xx"
4. Amy Louise nominates Mandy Miller
"Mandy is a support worker for people with learning difficulties. Mandy is a beautiful human being and amazing at what she does. She has so much time for everybody and never fails to go above and beyond. No matter what is happening in life Mandy can always be found wearing the most infectious smile."