Nationwide is inviting people to nominate individuals and groups deserving recognition for their work in the community.

Organised by the building society, in association with the National Council for Voluntary Organisation and the Newspaper Society, the Nationwide Awards for Voluntary Endeavour receive 1,500 nominations every year.

Philip Williamson, chief executive of Nationwide, said: "The awards are a great way of sustaining the important relationship with local communities while recognising the important contribution made by those who give up their free time to help others."

Application forms from branches of Nationwide.