By Matt Bowling: The list of candidates who could be crowned Stoke-on-Trent’s Citizen of the Century is set to grow with nominations still being taken.

The list is expected to increase to a minimum of a 15 nominees, with those suggested including former world squash champion Angela Smith plus Keele and Stoke City philanthropist Neil Baldwin.

Ten famous faces have been already announced as the first nominees for the award.

The prize has been created as part of the city’s 100 year aniversary celebrations taking place throughout 2010.

Obvious candidates Robbie Williams and Stanley Matthews stand alongside less well known candidates Arnold Bennett and Millicent Duchess of Sutherland.

City Council Leader Ross Irving  said a nominee ”would need to be someone who has made a serious contribution to either the life of the city or the reputation of the city.”

Suggestions from the public are being taken until February 28 and can be submitted here.

The winner will be decided by a panel of local experts and announced on March 31.