NOMINATIONS are rolling in for local heroes in this year’s North Yorkshire County Council community awards – but there is still time to nominate volunteers that deserve recognition.

The winner in each category will receive £1,000 for their project, group or a relevant local charity. Two runners-up in each category will receive £250.

The categories are best community project, best community group. volunteer of the year and young people volunteering award: recognising projects run by an individual or group aged 11 to 25.

The closing date for nominations is June 14 and the nomination forms can be completed online at northyorks.gov.uk/communityawards.

Anyone who is unable to complete the nomination online can call 01609-780780.