THE search for Colwyn Bay’s Volunteer of the Year has begun.

Colwyn Bay Town Council has started inviting nominations for its Awards for 2018/19.

There are seven categories for nomination: young person (under 25 years), or group of young people; adult (25-64); adult (65 and over); green volunteer or group; trustee; other groups (two or more individuals, whether informal or formally constituted) and the special award (for those that may not meet the criteria for the other six categories).

Town clerk, Tina Earley, said: “We are now in the eighth year of our volunteer awards, which recognise the contribution of our many local volunteers and voluntary groups, who show selflessness, devotion and service to the local community and are an inspiration to others.

“The town council is keen to celebrate the efforts of our unsung local heroes and is now encouraging local residents to submit nominations for this year’s awards.” The deadline for receipt of nominations is 31st January 2019.

Nomination forms and guidelines are available either by post or to collect from the Town Hall, Rhiw Road, Colwyn Bay LL29 7TE, on-line at www.colwyn-tc.gov.uk or e-mail request to: info@colwyn-tc.gov.uk

The Mayor, Cllr Steve Williams, added: “I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting many local volunteers, give their time generously and show a commitment to improve the area where they live.

“I want to encourage anyone in our community to nominate that persons, or groups, they know who either help others or serve our community.”