PEOPLE in the Chester-le-Street and Stanley areas are being urged to highlight the work of unsung community heroes.
North Durham MP Kevan Jones is asking constituents to nominate local groups for the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, which recognises the contribution volunteers make to their communities.
Mr Jones said: "Volunteering is such an important and worthwhile thing to do, and volunteers do so much to support our community.
"Nominating local groups for a Queen's Award is one way of ensuring that they get the recognition, and thanks, that they deserve."
The awards were established three years ago, and only about 100 groups a year receive the accolade.
Nominations must be in by Thursday, and can be made by visiting www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk or by contacting 0845 000 2002.
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