ACTS of courage, bravery and service are set to be rewarded at a town's annual Citizenship Awards.

Loughton Town Council is inviting nominations for people who have made an outstanding contribution to the area.

Local residents, businesses, colleges, schools, and societies are all eligible and award winners will be presented with an illuminated scroll and £250 cheque for their favourite charity at the Civic Service to be held in February next year.

The closing date for nominations is January 31, 2010. For full details and a nomination form contact the council on 020 8508 4200 or visit the website loughton-tc.gov.uk.