Fermanagh volunteers to be honoured by BBC

The BBC has opened nominations for its Make a Difference Awards, which recognise volunteer service; nominations for Fermanagh residents close on March 31 and winners will be announced in September.

The BBC has opened nominations for its Make a Difference Awards, offering a platform to recognise volunteers across Fermanagh. The awards were launched in 2022 and have since highlighted thousands of local efforts. Last year more than 12,500 people were nominated. BBC officials say the programme seeks to celebrate everyday people who improve life in their communities. Key details: - Nominations are open for the BBC's Make a Difference Awards and include multiple categories. - Categories mentioned include The Community Group Award, The Fundraiser Award, The Young Hero Award, The Great Neighbour Award, The Active Award, The Environmental Award and The Animal Award. - The awards began in 2022 and drew over 12,500 nominations in the most recent year. - Rhuanedd Richards, BBC Director of Nations, described the awards as a way to recognise kindness, generosity and community spirit. - Nominations close on Tuesday, March 31, at 5pm, with winners due to be announced in September. Summary: The awards provide a way for community volunteering in Fermanagh to be publicly recognised and recorded. Nominations remain open until March 31 at 5pm, and winners are scheduled to be announced in September.