NOMINATIONS for the fifth annual Community Stars campaign have begun to roll in, celebrating hard-working volunteers who strive to make a difference in their local communities across Bradford.

The honours are organised by the Telegraph & Argus and Bradford Council in an effort to ensure unsung heroes across the district are rewarded for their commitment.

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Readers are being asked to nominate people in their neighbourhoods who they feel have gone the extra mile to help others living in the area.

The first nomination has been for Foxhill Brass Band in Queensbury which was set up two years ago by the primary school to give local children the chance to learn an instrument and perform as part of a band whatever their ability.

Local councillor Michael Walls has nominated the band in three categories, saying: "Foxhill wanted to encourage Queensbury children to contribute to community events while continuing the tradition of Brass within the village. They rehearse tirelessly and strive to keep high standards even though children move on to new schools – hopefully taking their skills with them."

He added: "The group are arming children with skills for life. Not just musical skills but teamwork, dedication, reliability and performance.

"Community events are beginning to benefit from the children’s participation. Our young people are being given the opportunity to be proud of Bradford and to experience the importance of giving back to the community."

He referred to an event held earlier this month, the Brass Tacks fundraising community concert held in the village, where the band was given the chance to play alongside the village's famous Black Dyke Brass Band.

Foxhill Primary School head teacher Sally Hey said: “We are very surprised but of course delighted to have been nominated for the Community Stars Awards.”

“Being nominated for such a prestigious local award is brilliant,” she added. “ It means to us that what we are doing is starting to be appreciated and recognised as a worthwhile project for both the short and long term within the community.”

Nominations for the awards must be submitted before Monday, September 28. They will then be whittled down by a panel of judges before Bradfordians have the job of voting for who they think is the most deserving from a shortlist of nominees.

Winners in the six categories will be announced at a ceremony at City Hall on December 2, where they will each be presented with the Bradford Medal.

This year nominations are being sought in the following categories: Volunteer, Good Neighbour, Community Group, Fundraiser, Community Champion and Young Active Citizen.

Last year an extra award went for the first time to Bradford Nightstop, which has provided temporary accommodation for homeless young people across the district for more than 20 years.

Download and fill in this form to nominate someone in the Community Stars honours.