Last chance to enter Melton's Mayoral Awards 2017

There are three categories to put people forward for.

The Award of Merit recognises those who make a voluntary and selfless contribution to the community.

The Young Citizen Award recognises the positive role young people play in the community.

The Melton Borough Award acknowledges those who who contribute to the life of the borough which could be through paid work.

The Mayor said: “I’m delighted to be able to launch the Mayor’s Awards for 2017 and to continue the Mayoral tradition of celebrating those in our community who give selflessly of their time and energies towards supporting and helping others. It’s only fitting that we recognise and acknowledge this kind of service which is invaluable to our community.

“These individuals don’t seek personal recognition and often quietly go about their good work, sometimes unnoticed. I want to let them know that they really are appreciated and to provide an opportunity for us to thank them publicly.”

To nominate a person or organisation for any of the award categories you must complete an online nomination form by visiting http://www.melton.gov.uk/info/1001/mayor/180/mayor_awards_2017, call the Mayor’s office on (01664) 502314 or email [email protected] for a form.

For more details on all the awards and to find out who has received awards in the past visit www.melton.gov.uk

The closing date for completed nomination forms to be received is on Monday.

Last year’s winners were: Melton Mayor’s Award of Merit - Tim Frisby, Roger Petchey, Lorraine Simmonds and Jan MacDonald; the Melton Borough Award - the Melton Community First Responders and the Young Citizen’s Award - Sam Thompson and Jason Blackshaw. There were also three extra presented. These were: the Robert Hyslop Citizen of the Year Award - Jan MacDonald; the Derek Sanders Cup for the Outstanding Young Citizen Award - Sam Thompson and the Mayor’s Special Award - Claire Lomas.