A CITIZEN of the year award is being established in Callington this year by Portreeve Karen Gold.

The award will go to someone who it is felt deserves recognition by the town for the work they do within the community.

This could be any kind of volunteering work —being a member of a group and giving their time up to help others, someone who lives next door and gives assistance to neighbours or someone working for the benefit of the community.

Nominations can come from any organisations, group or an individual and there will be two categories including a junior award.

Nominations are required by letter and need to include their name and address, the reason why they have been nominated, information of what they are involved in, if they are over 18 and contact details.

The only criteria is that the nominated people live within the parish of Callington and Kelly Bray.

The closing date for nominations is Friday, March 30 and should be addressed to Portreeve Karen Gold at Callington Town Hall. The award will be presented at the portreeve's civic service in May. For more information contact the Callington Town clerk on 01579 384039.