Do you know someone who goes the extra mile to help others within the local community?

The nominations for the Mansfield Volunteer Awards are open. There are six categories:

• Andrew Wallace Memorial Award – for any individual volunteering in the community.
• Young Person’s Award – for a volunteer under 25 who has made a significant impact on a person or community.
• Outstanding Volunteer Award – for a group or individual that has gone the extra mile to make a difference to society.
• Margaret Wilson Memorial Award – for a volunteer who has provided exceptional support to a charity.
• Emily Dawes Memorial Award – for a paid member of staff in the voluntary sector who has gone beyond the call of duty.
• Community Group Award Group – for a voluntary group that has improved or made a difference to their area or cause.

The awards are organised in partnership with Mansfield District tenant and resident groups, Mansfield Community and Voluntary Service, Mansfield District Council and Ladybrook Neighbourhood Management Team.

For information contact 01623 651 177 or complete a nomination form online at www.mansfield.gov.uk/volunteerawards

Nominations close on 25th April and the awards will be presented on 5th June at the John Fretwell Centre, Sookholme.