NOMINATIONS are now open for this year’s popular mayoral awards for outstanding individuals, firms or organisations, who deserve public recognition for their unpaid work or contribution. 

West Devon Borough Council’s Mayoral Awards have been running since 2002 and are aimed at those who have done something significant within the borough, enhanced the reputation of the borough nationally, or who have contributed significantly to the conservation and protection of the natural environment of West Devon.

To nominate someone, you must give details of why you think they should receive an award. Nominations must be provided by February 28.

West Devon mayor Cllr Jeff Moody said: ‘Many people and organisations quietly go about projects that benefit our borough and the environment, without ever receiving or expecting recognition.

‘The mayor’s award is an opportunity for friends, family, teachers or colleagues, to let these unsung heroes know that we are proud of them and appreciate everything they do.

‘Last year’s worthy winners included an enthusiastic retired couple who litter pick in all weathers to keep the environment in which they live clean and tidy, a youth worker giving over and beyond of her time to help young people achieve the very best they can, and a young dairy farmer who has won many events as a champion young handler with her cattle and put West Devon on the map both nationally and internationally. 

‘We are encouraged by the number of nominations and the positive responses that we receive every year and we hope to see even more for this year’s awards.’

There are three categories of award: The mayor’s green award, The West Devon mayoral award (under 18) and the West Devon mayoral award (over 18/organisation), with nominators allowed to put forward as many nominations as they wish in each category.

The judges will include the mayor and deputy mayor. The winners will receive their awards at a ceremony on March 27.

To access the nomination forms and more information visit www.westdevon.gov.uk/article/4338/Mayoral-Awards-2017-18