DO YOU know a young person who deserves some recognition for something they have done?

Nominations are now open for the annual Jamie Fleming Award, which will be presented to a young person who has done something outstanding or exceptional.

Last year the award went to Tom Mann, who is training to be a primary school teacher, who became interested in becoming a teacher after he stepped into a classroom full with nearly 100 Ugandan children while volunteering in the north of Uganda, working in primary schools with children who, without the support of the charity Edukid, could not afford to go to school.

Tom has fundraised for the charity and practically helped children through his voluntary work.

Tom said that through education, he hopes the children will be able to break the cycle of poverty.

Tom is currently completing an EPQ on the use of the humanities subjects in primary schools, visiting many local primaries to establish how schools use such subjects.

Tom has swum at county level and still competes at local meetings and has also competed at national level in Tae Kwon Do, having won national medals in both Sparring and Pattern disciplines.

Tom is now a volunteer teacher of swimming and tae kwon do to give something back to the community.

• If you know of a young person you would like to suggest for the award, please write to Alan Quick, Editorial Manager, Crediton Courier, 102 High Street, Crediton EX17 3LF or email: [email protected] .

Please include as much detail about the young person and the contribution they make or have made.

Applications will be considered by a panel of trustees and further details are available from Alan at the Crediton Courier office on 01363 774263.