The search is on to find unsung heroes in the local community.

Castle Point Mayor’s Community Awards are all about recognising those who make outstanding contributions to the local community.

It could be through helping neighbours, running a youth group or sports club, being a pupil mentor at a school, helping with a church emergency care scheme, conservation work or a community garden.

To make your nomination please write to or email Kellie Jeffery in the Mayor’s Office kjeffery@castlepoint.gov.uk by Wednesday, March 4, including details of who and why you wish to nominate this person.

Two finalists will be invited to the Civic Dinner on 28 March at Runnymede Hall where the winner will be announced.