NOMINATIONS have closed for the Civic Awards in Bishop's Castle.

Bishop's Castle Town Council will be holding its first civic awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 13 at The Town Hall.

Awards will be presented to organisations and groups, businesses and individuals whose achievements have contributed to making Bishop’s Castle a place that people enjoy living in, working in, shopping in and visiting..

The awards are designed to recognise not only the major players in shaping our town, but also those unsung heroes who go about their lives, helping others and don’t seek any form of recompense or acknowledgement.

It is designed to acknowledge the work of community groups or individuals who have contributed to the social well-being of the town from major community projects to someone who looks out for his or her residents and does their shopping.

Nominations have closed and now the task of the judging is underway.

Successful nominations and their nominees will be informed by the end of September, when both will be invited to the Presentation Evening.

Caption: Karen Bavastock, Mayor of Bishop's Castle and town clerk Mary Seldon sorting arrangements for the civic awards.