Nominations are being sought for the annual Cumnock Citizen of the Year award.

The Keir McTurk Committee are once again looking for outstanding people who could be crowned as the winner for 2023.

The award seeks to recognise the great efforts of a person, group or committee to make Cumnock a more vibrant place to live and work in.

Past winners have included Tony Esquierdo, who was the worthy recipient of the 2021 award, having worked as chairman of Cronberry, Logan and Lugar Community Council since 2018.

Last year, Marge Paterson was crowned as the 2022 winner, thanks to her tireless years of volunteering and helping throughout the community over almost three decades.

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Residents are asked to nominate individuals who have voluntarily made a valuable contribution to the benefit of others in the Cumnock area.

Nominated residents must reside in Cumnock, Netherthird, Craigens, Lugar or Logan.

Nominations can be made by individuals or any organisation, and individuals who have been nominated in previous years but were unsuccessful can be nominated again.

Forms for nominations are available at various outlets: local churches and newsagents, Words of Wisdom, Visions, Cumnock Post Office, Present and Correct, Millie's Tearoom, A&L Bryce, Netherthird Community Centre, Cumnock Health Centre, Cumnock Library and Cumnock Juniors Social Club.

Completed nomination forms should be placed in a sealed envelope, clearly marked 'NOMINATION' and returned to William McVake, 21 Holmhead Road, Cumnock, no later than January 31, 2024.