NOMINATIONS have opened for the Herefordshire Community Champions Awards 2019, with sponsorship from Avara Foods.

Five categories are open to nominations for people in Herefordshire "who have made a positive difference in their community".

The awards recognise exceptional contributions to local communities in a number of categories, which are Community Champion; Volunteer Champion; Caring Champion; Environment Champion and Youth Champion.

Nominations must be in by Monday February 11.

Further details at: www.herefordshire.gov.uk/champions