Nationwide Awards: celebrate the work of local volunteers - Lamb

10.20.20am BST (GMT +0100) Wed 12th Apr 2006

Norman Lamb, Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, is urging local residents to nominate their community's local heroes for recognition through the Nationwide Awards for Voluntary Endeavour. The awards are designed to reward and recognise the local heroes whose voluntary work or community activity has made a real difference to peoples' lives.

Norman Lamb said: "I know what a huge contribution is made by volunteers to the lives of individuals and communities. They all deserve wider recognition for the work they do. These awards give an opportunity to celebrate the work of local volunteers."

The closing date for nominations is 28th April 2006.

The awards are organised by Nationwide Building Society, in association with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the Newspaper Society,

Anybody wishing to nominate someone who deserves an award can pick up a leaflet containing a nomination form from their local branch of Nationwide Building Society, or the local public library. On-line nominations can also be made via www.nationwide.co.uk/about_nationwide/community_relations/awards/nom_form.asp