Nominations are now open for the 2024 Cheltenham Medal of Honour.

The medal recognises the voluntary contribution that local residents have made to their communities.

The nominations are considered by an independent panel and all information is treated on a confidential basis. The award is presented during the Inauguration of the Mayor ceremony which will be held on 20 May 2024.

The Medal of Honour recipient for 2023 was Mr Trevor Colbeck, a local resident who has volunteered at Sue Ryder for 45 years.

Mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor Matt Babbage, said: "Our town is very lucky to have so many amazing local people who selflessly give their time to help others, or who work to make Cheltenham a better place to live for our residents.

"The medal of honour is an important way of recognising those who really help to make a difference in our communities.

"If you know someone who has volunteered in this way for at least ten years continuous service, please consider recognising their efforts by nominating them for this annual award."

For more information on the scheme and a nomination form, contact Jennie Ingram, Cheltenham Medal of Honour Committee, Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 9SA, or call 01242 264108. You can also download a nomination form  from the Cheltenham Borough Council website.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 8 March 2024.

The award was instigated at the suggestion of the late Sir Charles Irving.