NOMINATIONS are now open for the annual Pride of Malton & Norton Awards.

Now in its eighth year, the awards will be held on Saturday, November 4, at The Talbot Hotel’s York House Marquee.

The Pride of Malton & Norton Awards aim to celebrate local individuals, businesses and organisations for their efforts.

David McDonald, general manager at The Talbot Hotel, said: “We are extremely proud to be hosting this prestigious event at York House and are very much looking forward to celebrating the hard work of all of the nominees and winners on the night.”

There will also be a charity raffle and auction held on the evening with the money raised being split between Ryedale Food Bank and Ryedale Dog Rescue.

The awards categories include: Bright Young Star, Customer Service Award, Teacher of the Year, Business Personality of the Year, Charity of the Year, Established Business, Local Hero, Volunteer of the Year, Food/Drink Award and Dedication to Sport.

Nominations are invited from a variety of sources, including individuals, charities and companies. The finalists will be shortlisted by the judging panel before the winners are announced at the awards dinner.

You can pick up nomination forms from businesses around Malton or Norton and return them to one of the local collection points. Alternatively, you can email your nominations to David at the Talbot Hotel at gm@talbotmalton.co.uk

The deadline for nominations is September 29.