Bishopsteignton Parish Council is hunting for the unsung heroes of the village so they can be recognised in a new awards scheme.

The inaugural Bishopsteignton Community Recognition scheme, launched this month, aims to celebrate individuals and groups that make a positive difference to life in the village.

The Parish Council said it is looking for any individual or group ‘who dedicates time to improving the welfare of residents of Bishopsteignton, or who raises the profile of the parish through charity work, fundraising, environmental work, or outstanding sport, art or cultural contributions’.

There are three Community Recognition awards: individual, young person, and group. Nominations can be made via the parish council website before the end of January 2025.

Winners will receive a certificate and a financial contribution to a charity or cause of their choice at an awards ceremony during the Parish Council meeting on April 7th.