Pictured above: Miller Homes staff show their support for Peter Clark and the East Midlands

The sales team for Miller Homes East Midlands has come out in force to campaign for votes as part of a national competition from the award-winning housebuilder.

Eight lucky representatives have won the chance to represent their region and secure £7,500 as part of Millers Homes' 75th birthday celebrations.

Last week, Peter Clark, a college lecturer from Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire, was unveiled as the East Midlands' candidate after entering the special prize draw. He has already won £1000 worth of holiday vouchers and is now rallying the support of friends, family and colleagues to help him on his way to securing the big cash prize, by casting their vote on the Miller Homes website before 21 June.

And sales advisors from Miller developments across the region have been keen to lend their support.

Joy Goodman, sales director at Miller Homes East Midlands commented: "Everyone is 100% behind Peter and want him to lead us to victory.

"The whole team has been out with placards to encourage more votes and we've been handing out leaflets with the web address on to visitors at all of our developments. The message is clear: Vote East Midlands. Peter Clark to win!"

As an added incentive, anyone casting a vote online will be automatically entered in a daily prize draw to win iPod Shuffle.

Commenting on the support, Peter Clark added: "It's all a bit overwhelming really that so many people are backing me to win. If I win the money, I'm aiming to bring my whole family together for an extra special Christmas, as we haven't been able to be together for the past 16 years because we've all been living in different parts of the country.

"A big thank you to anyone who's already voted for me as it really means a lot to me and my family."