Nominations are once again being sought for the David Britton Citizen of the Year Award and the Nick Cummins Community Group of the Year Award.

The prestigious awards for individuals and groups are given to those Ivybridge Town Council feels have made a valuable contribution to the community and a real difference to the town.

A town council spokesman said: "There are many unsung heroes who work away, often behind the scenes, but who are making an impact on the community. The council urges people to think who would be worthy recipients."

The awards are limited to volunteers rather than paid staff, but as in previous years they are open to people living outside the town, although they must have provided a service in Ivybridge.

Last year’s citizens of the year were Ziggy Grewal, organiser of the Ivybridge Big Event and Paul Jones of Ivybridge U3A. The U3A along with The Bridge Youth Project were named community group of the year.

If you know of any person or group you feel should be nominated, please write to Ivybridge Town Council, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ, or email [email protected] . Provide full details including name of the person or group, address and reasons why they should receive the award, as well as your own name and address.

The nominations will be considered by the town council at its October meeting, and the winners will be presented with their awards by the mayor towards the end of the year.

All entries must be received by Friday, October 13 2017.