Innovation North multimedia graduate, Ruairi Bradley has been nominated for the TalkTalk Digital Heroes Awards, with Citizens Online.

The award celebrates people who are using digital technology to bring about positive social change. Ruairi is working as a deaf tutor with Hands That Talk, the largest deaf community in Ireland, opening up a new world of communication and helping members of the community to gain independence through performing tasks like online banking and shopping. Ruairi has been included on the shortlist of three to win the award.

To register your support and vote for Ruairi and Hands That Talk, visit http://www.talktalk.co.uk/vote. Voting is open until Friday 23 October.