NOMINATIONS are now sought for the West Devon heroes for West Devon Borough Council’s annual Mayoral Awards.

Across the borough, residents work hard to improve the area, and now their efforts can be recognised with the West Devon Mayoral Awards 2016.

The awards celebrate the unsung heroes and heroines of the area, recognising the achievements of those who have accomplished something remarkable in West Devon, or improved the reputation of the borough on the national stage.

Residents of all ages are eligible for the awards which fall into three categories: a young person (aged under 18); an organisation, or person (over 18); and an individual or group who have made a significant contribution to the conservation and protection of the natural environment of West Devon.

Last year, the winners were: Tavistock College student Mark Lewis, in the under 18 Award; Chris Marson and David Youle, joint winners of the award for an organisation, or individual, aged over; and of the 2015 Mayor’s Green Award, the "Forgotten Garden of Lewtrenchard".

Cllr David Cloke, Mayor of West Devon, said: "These awards are always high quality. It is wonderful to read about the worthwhile contributions of those that live and work within our borough.”

If you are a resident, school or business and would like to nominate, either individuals or groups, who really help to make people’s lives better or those who have achieved something outstanding, then you are advised to get in touch as soon as possible as nominations must be received by February 29.

You can download the Nomination Form online by visiting the website: http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/MayoralAwards and emailing the completed form to: [email protected] .

Alternatively, you can return it to Mayor’s PA, West Devon Borough Council, Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Tavistock, PL19 0BZ.

Alan Quick