Nominations are now open for South Cambs annual Community Awards which celebrate the outstanding achievements of local people and show how they make a big difference in small communities.

This year’s awards are split in to five categories:

• Village Hero: recognising outstanding individuals who have made a significant and voluntary contribution to their local community in the last year.
• Parish Councillor of the Year: Parish Councillors who have made a significant contribution to their local community in the past year.
• Community Pride: Youth Group or Initiative: celebrating local youth groups and initiatives that provide positive activities for young people and encourage young people to play a part in their community.
• Community Pride: Businesses Developing Talent: celebrating local businesses that develop talent through apprenticeships and support for further education.
• Community Pride: Local Services and Amenities: celebrating community run shops, post offices, recreational facilities or libraries, for example.

To make a nomination for any of these awards visit www.scambs.gov.uk/community-awards or contact Joseph Minutolo on 01954 713359. The deadline for nominations is Friday 16 January.

All nominees will be invited to attend an awards ceremony in early March.