Nominate Your Hero

We are in challenging times, the likes of which none of us could ever have expected to see. However, in the midst of so much worry we are seeing communities pull together, the dedication of our NHS and keyworkers, individuals and groups making a big difference each in their own way.

We want to say a heartfelt thank you to all these heroes and give them the chance to win a well-deserved holiday to take when it is safe to do so.

This April & May (09.04.20 – 13.05.20), we are giving away one 2021 holiday each week.

All you need to do is complete our Nomination Form with your hero and we will update our Blog weekly with the winners.

Best of luck, and thank you from all the team here at Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Competition Dates

If you complete and submit the nomination form between 9th April – 13th May 2020, your hero will be entered into the competition to win a holiday that week and each week thereafter.

Week 1: Thursday 9th April to Wednesday 15th April 2020

Winner: Natasha from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
Nominated by: Amanda Burton

Nomination: “I would like to nominate Natasha, as she is the most caring and compassionate person I know. Natasha is the manager of the Bereavement dept, who always goes beyond her role to help bereaved families offering care, passion and support, which extends to members of staff who also may need support after having to deal with some very difficult, emotional and upsetting situations.”

Congratulations and a big THANK YOU from the team at Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Week 2: Thursday 16th April to Wednesday 22nd April 2020

Winner: Paula from Croydon, Surrey
Nominated by: Steven

Nomination: “Has spent the last few weeks working in the new ITU Department which they changed from operating theatres. Has held the hand of her colleagues when they break down and cry, has tried her best to arrange shifts to help staff manage their lives as well as work. Dealt with grieving staff and relatives and has come home in tears with the pressures of this terrible virus on numerous evenings. Has stayed late into the evening despite starting early in the mornings. The woman is a machine with a heart the size of a football pitch. If anyone out there deserves a pat on the back and something nice it’s this lady. Thank you…”

Such a deserving winner. THANK YOU from the team at Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Week 3: Thursday 23rd April to Wednesday 29th April 2020

Winner: Kirsten from Dunfermline
Nominated by: Louise

Nomination: “She is an amazing nurse and has been through some difficult times with her husband losing his job twice and her having to work extra shifts to support them and their 2 gorgeous daughters. She is now helping on COVID -19 screening as well as doing her own job.”

Congratulations and a heartfelt THANK YOU from the team at Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Week 4: Thursday 30th May to Wednesday 6th May 2020

Winner: Martin from Nuneaton
Nominated by: Georgia

Nomination: “He’s been busy working as a key worker in a food manufacturing warehouse making sure all leading supermarkets get their supplies to feed the nation. Non-stop hard work and coming home to his 90 year old parents and making sure they’ve got everything they need too. Had to cancel his holiday for his 53rd birthday in March so this would be perfect for him to rest his feet!”

Congratulations and a big THANK YOU from the team at Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Week 5: Thursday 7th May to Wednesday 13th May 2020

Winner: Anne-Marie from Tywyn
Nominated by: Amy

Nomination: “I nominate my partner Anne-Marie she’s a community carer, she’s also autistic and a change of routine really bothers her however in these difficult times she coping, she’s working harder than ever to help those vulnerable people in our community. I couldn’t think of a more deserving person.”

Such a deserving winner. THANK YOU from the team at Sykes Holiday Cottages.

Nominate Your Hero Terms & Conditions:

These terms and conditions apply to the “Nominate Your Hero” competition (“The Competition”) run by the Sykes Holiday Cottages Family (“Sykes”), which includes Sykes Holiday Cottages, Hogans Cottages, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Helpful Holidays, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Manor Cottages, Hideaways, Menai Holidays, Dream Cottages, Coast & Country Cottages, Cornwall Holiday Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages.
By claiming the prize, entrants will be deemed to have read and accepted these terms and agree to be bound by them.
The competition is open to any person aged 18 and over, except for employees of Sykes and their families, partners, and anyone else connected with the creation and administration of the promotion.
Competition Entry
Sykes reserves the right to alter or amend the method of entry or The Competition at any time.
To enter The Competition, the Nomination Form must be completed between 00.01 10/04/2020 and 23.59 14/05/2020.
Entry to the competition may only be made through the applicable method indicated in the competition information. The Competition is open to all brands within the Sykes Holiday Cottages Family.
No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.

Prize
The Competition opens at 00.01 09/04/2020 and closes at 23.59 13/05/2020.
There are five Competition prizes. One Competition prize is available each week between 09/04/2020 and 13/05/2020. Each week starts at 00.01 Thursday and ends at 23.59 Wednesday.
The Competition prize is £500 of Sykes Holiday Cottages vouchers, that will be issued and redeemable in 2021.
The weekly winner will be selected at random and will contacted within 7 days of the weekly end date.
Winners must claim their prize within 10 working days of notification or the prize will be void and a new winner selected.
Sykes decision on the winner is final.
The winner must provide proof of identity upon request.
Sykes is entitled to refuse to process any prize where it deems necessary. For example, if you are unable to or fail to produce sufficient identification when claiming a prize.
Sykes will not be held accountable for any costs, losses, damages and expenses (including travel fees) which the winner may incur in relation to The Competition or prize or as a result of any misrepresentation of the prize.
Sykes reserves the right to declare The Competition null and void and stage another competition in its place.
The Sykes holiday vouchers are valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issue. Any remaining balance on a gift voucher may no longer be used after the expiry of its validity period.
Sykes reserves the right to declare The Competition null and void, and stage another competition in its place.
The Competition prize is valid for a period of two (2) years from the date of issue. Any remaining balance on a gift voucher may no longer be used after the expiry of its validity period.
The Competition prize is non-transferable and there shall be no alternative prize or cash alternative offered.
By claiming The Competition prize constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England.

Privacy Policy
By submitting the Nomination Form, you agree to Sykes Holiday Cottages Privacy Policy.
When you make a nomination, we will ask for the following personal information:
– First name and surname
– Telephone number
– Email address
Personal information may also be included in the nominator’s narrative of why the nominee deserves the award.
When you submit a nomination, Sykes Holiday Cottages will review all of the information provided in line with the selection criteria outlined in the terms and conditions.
If the nomination does not comply with the terms and conditions, then the relevant personal information will be promptly deleted.
Sykes Holiday Cottages will use the personal information provided by nominators to select a winner each week. Such personal Information shall only be kept by Sykes Holiday Cottages for as long as necessary and will be promptly deleted thereafter.
Sykes Holiday Cottages will use the personal information provided by nominators to contact them for the winner’s details. Winners will be contacted and asked to confirm that they are happy to be winners of the Competition and for their personal information to be used for this purpose. If a winner does not wish to accept the Competition prize, then their personal information will be promptly deleted.
Publicity
Sykes Holiday Cottages (or any brand within the Sykes Holiday Cottages Family) may exercise its sole discretion to use the winner’s name, email address, image and their comments relating to the prize and competition experience for future promotional marketing and publicity purposes in any media worldwide without notice or without any fee being paid.