NOMINATIONS are still open for the 2024 Blackburn with Darwen Community Volunteer Awards.
So far more than 300 individuals and groups have been put forward for the accolades.
Arranged by the borough's Community CVS and Blackburn with Darwen Council, the awards recognise the individuals and groups who do whatever they can to make life better for others in the area.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, August 30 at 5pm.
There are a total of 19 awards available under 12 categories – these include the Good Neighbour Award, Volunteer of the Year, Environment Award, Health and Wellbeing Award, and the Community Involvement Award which is open to the local business community.
Last year the youngest award winner was just eight-years-old and the eldest was 85 which means people can nominate people of any age who volunteer in any way in Blackburn with Darwen.
The nominations could be for someone who gives their spare time for free to help out with sports clubs, someone who dedicates their time to a local charity, or someone who pitches in to keep neighbourhoods clean and tidy.
The 2024 awards will be held at King George’s Hall on Thursday November 7, with the BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver hosting.
To nominate someone for the Community Volunteer Awards all that is needed is a summary of what the individual or organisation does that makes them deserve an award.
This can be done this online via the Community CVS website.
Paper nomination forms can also be requested from Community CVS at the Community Hub, 35 Railway Road, Blackburn BB1 1EZ – or by contacting Donna Talbot on (01254) 583957 or at donna.talbot@communitycvs.org.uk.
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