THE work of the borough's unsung heroes and heroines is to be celebrated with the 2013 West Devon Mayoral Awards.

Nominations are currently being sought for the awards which recognise the inspiring work done by individuals and organisations to help communities across West Devon.

The accolades are given out annually by the borough's mayor and fall into three categories — a young person under 18, an organisation or business 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.

The awards are a way of saying thank you to people who work to make things better for the borough and its communities. They also recognise particularly noteworthy achievement within the borough.

Mayor of West Devon, Cllr Robin Musgrave, will lead the judging.

He said: 'I am always humbled when I see the amount of tireless work that goes on to enhance the life of our community.

'Much of this work happens quietly and out of the limelight. These awards are a small way of recognising these activities and saying a simple thank you.

'It will be very hard to choose three award winners and I would like to personally express my gratitude to everyone in the borough who gives up their time to help others or dedicates themselves to excellence.

'I would encourage people to think about the unsung heroes and heroines in their own neighbourhoods and make an appropriate nomination.'

Nomination forms are available from the reception of the council's Kilworthy Park offices, Okehampton Customer Services Centre at St James Street and the mayor's secretary Janet Rosser on 01822 813629. Forms are also available in the libraries at Chagford, Princetown, Tavistock and Okehampton and online at http://www.westdevon.gov.uk/MayoralAwards">www.westdevon.gov.uk/MayoralAwards

All entries should be received by the mayor's secretary no later than Thursday, February 28.