NOMINATIONS close tomorrow for The Northern Echo Positive Young People Awards, sponsored by npower.

The awards are presented to youngsters in Darlington who have been outstanding at school, on the sports field or in the community.

The event, organised in conjunction with Peer Support 2000 (PS2K), Darlington Partnership, Darlington Borough Council and Stagecoach Theatre Arts, celebrates the good work being carried out by youngsters in the town.

Award winners will be presented with certificates at Darlington's Civic Theatre on Wednesday, April 2.

Nominations can be made for youngsters aged under 18 or under 13 on April 25, who have worked for the community, overcome illness or helped others.

Anyone nominated for an award in the two age categories must have given their time voluntarily.

Awards will be made in the following categories: Contribution to the Community, under-13s and under-18s; Outstanding Achievements, under-13s and under-18s; and Against All Odds, under-13s and under-18s, which is for youngsters who have overcome adverse personal circumstances.

The awards ceremony will feature performances from Stagecoach Theatre Arts and some of the award winners who will be demonstrating why they have been nominated for the honour.

Nomination forms must be received tomorrow at the latest.