There is now just one week left to make sure Maldon's pandemic heroes are given the accolade they deserve.

There are seven days left to tell Maldon district's coronovirus response team about the people who went above and beyond during lockdown to help others.

Anyone put forward will be entered into the District Recognition of Service Awards, organised by the response team - and including Maldon and District Community Volunteer Service (CVS), the Salvation Army and Maldon District Council.

A panel of judges is ready to consider the nominations for the awards, to be presented at a virtual ceremony.

Awards will be made in a number of different categories, including:

â—Creativity

â—Keeping active

â—Technology

â—Fundraising

â—Young person

â—Neighbourliness

â—Team working

â—Kindness.

A spokesperson for the response team said: "We are still looking for more nominations and with just one week to go, we're asking residents to think of the people they think have made a difference in the pandemic."

The deadline for nominations is next Friday (28 August). To nominate visit the Maldon District Council website