FOR weeks Daily Echo readers have been putting forward unsung community heroes who they think deserve a taste of the millionaire’s lifestyle.

After sifting through piles of heartfelt nominations detailing incredible achievements and wonderful community spirit, the judges have selected the three they feel most deserve to go into the next round of The Coast Great Citizen Awards and face the public vote to determine the two finalists.

One of these three contenders, and a guest, will soon be aboard a luxury yacht cruising the south of France and frolicking in the playgrounds of the rich and famous.

They will get the chance to water-ski in the Mediterranean, try their hand at poker in Monte Carlo and enjoy the bustling tourist hotspot of St Tropez.

The Daily Echo winner will join other community champions from Portsmouth, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight. Other prizes up for grabs include 100 bottles of champagne, a mini cruise to Belgium and a luxury spa break.

Click the names to read about the finalists…

Isobel Butler

Graham Curtis

Pauline Hart

HOW TO VOTE

NOW we have our three selected nominees, we are looking for your help to choose the finalists – so please cast your vote on who you want to experience the luxury lifestyle.

■ Voting is open now and will close on Thursday, April 23, at 4pm.

■ Votes may be cast by telephone on 08456 539 106 (calls cost BT local rate from BT landlines), online at thecoast106.com or via postal ballots to: FREEPOST, THE COAST.

■ All votes must be received by The Coast by 4pm on April 23.

■ Our two Daily Echo finalists will be announced live on The Coast between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday April 23 and online at dailyecho.co.uk from 6pm on the same day.

■ Any person will be eligible to vote. Each person may vote only once.