THE third annual Middlesbrough Volunteering Star Awards will be held in November this year.

The awards are held in recognition and celebration of volunteering, and are organised by MVDA, Teesside University, Middlesbrough Council, Middlesbrough BME Network, Community Voice FM and West Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Trust.

The Awards are an opportunity to thank some of the exceptional individual volunteers and local volunteer-involving organisations for the difference they make to the lives of others.

There are just a few days left to make nominations for this year’s awards – nomination forms are available online at www.mvda.info Anyone can make a nomination, and guidance notes are available on the website.

After the closing date, the winning recipients will be chosen by an independent selection committee.

Anyone requiring further information or assistance with the nomination process is asked contact Michele Stewart on 01642-803613 or email michele.stewart@mvdauk.org.uk Completed forms should be returned to Michele Stewart, Volunteer Centre Manager, MVDA, St Mary’s Centre, 82-90 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2RW or by email to michele.stewart@mvdauk.org.uk All nominations must be received by noon on Friday, September 28.