NOMINATIONS are now open for this year's Dudley Volunteer Awards.

The awards, hosted by Dudley CVS, honour those devote their time to make the borough a better place.

People can nominate unsung heroes in a variety of categories including children and families, healthy communities, sporting champion and young volunteer of the year.

People can nominate online via www.dva2018.wordpress.com.

The closing date for nominations is September 4.