The search is over and we're delighted to name Lollipop lady Heather Day as the Kwik Fit Insurance UK Lollipop Person of the Year for 2008.

Heather is fantastic with all the kids at St Peter's Junior and Infant School and makes sure they cross the road safely every day come rain or shine.

With 22 years of service at St Peters under her belt, the school were keen for Heather to be recognised for all her good work and this really came across in the wonderful poems, drawings, painting and stories the pupils submitted.

Kwik Fit Insurance's Business Development Director Bert Main presented Heather with her award while the pupils of St Peter's were treated to a stunning performance by street dancing sensation and Britain's Got Talent winner George Sampson. Heather is now set to jet off on a fabulous holiday thanks to the £2,000 vouchers she picked up as part of her prize while the school will benefit greatly from £300 of book vouchers.

With over 15,000 entries, the 2008 Lollipop Person of the Year competition has been a wonderful success and we'd like to thank all the pupils, teachers and lollipop people who've helped make this a special year.

Think your lollipop person is the best? Keep an eye on www.bestlollipop.co.uk for 2009's competition!