PEOPLE in the community are being asked to nominate their champions of the borough in Brent this week.

The Brent Community Champions Awards are given to those people who make a difference to the borough.

The event is organised by Brent Council and people have until February 15 to vote. Nominations can be made for people who have volunteered for youth clubs and organisations, cared for vulnerable people or have done work such as school governorship.

To nominate log on to www.brent.gov.uk/communityawards