Gazette readers sent in their nominations on social media – from healthcare workers to supermarket staff – to shout out someone they know who has been working hard through the months of lockdown. Here are 20 pictures of some of South Tyneside’s essential workers. A big thank you for all you do.
5. Mark Bell
Louise Bell: My husband Mark Bell, he's been going to work since lockdown started working as a delivery driver for Morrisons, going out every day to deliver shopping for people who can't leave the house, me and our son are so proud of him. Photo: UGC
6. Lesley Boyack
Brigid Dodsworth: One of my good friends on children's A&E Lesley Boyack. Photo: UGC
7. John Jackson
Brigid Dodsworth: John Jackson my niece's husband. He has worked all hours as an undertaker, not a very nice job at the best of times. Photo: UGC
8. Leon Mohamed
Linzi Brown: My fiancé Leon Mohamed! He's a key worker at Sky as a call centre technician. Worked throughout all of this pandemic. Him and the rest of his colleagues have made sure the internet and phones were working to stay in touch with our loved ones while we couldn’t see them. Me and our three kids are incredibly proud. Photo: UGC