Big-hearted people who have made a difference in their communities are being sought as nominations are made for the Chairman’s Medal.
Durham County Council is looking for individuals or organisations that have done something special for their community.
The Chairman’s Medal is presented to individuals and groups to recognise significant achievement and outstanding effort in all walks of life.
It’s the highest honour the council can bestow and Area Action Partnerships (AAPs) are looking for nominations from across the county in the run-up to a major presentation event next year.
The medal has been County Durham’s top civic award since introduced in 2007 and Durham County Council Chairman, Cllr John Robinson, JP, will be holding a ceremony on 13th March 2015 to award chosen individuals for voluntary effort or outstanding charitable organisations.
Cllr Robinson is asking for nominations which can be assessed and put forward to next year’s presentation. There will be 14 winners, representing each AAP area across the county.  The Chairman is working with the AAPs to find people and organisations that have gone above and beyond to make a difference.
Cllr Robinson, said: “I want this presentation event to be a celebration of the achievements and effort that people of our county put in every day – a little time to reflect on the excellent work that people do for each other. I am keen also to try and highlight through this event the excellent work undertaken by the emergency services in County Durham.
“We are writing to all AAP forum members and voluntary organisation partners to ask for nominations but anyone can nominate someone.”
The deadline for nominations is Friday 16 January 2015. Forward completed forms to the Chairman’s Office, Durham County Council, County Hall, Durham DH1 5UF.
Anyone can nominate an organisation or individual for a medal.
For more information log on to: www.durham.gov.uk/ChairmansMedal Email: chairmansoffice@durham.gov.uk   or call 03000 268 828