Applications are now open for this year’s LOVE Northumberland Awards – the annual celebration of all that is great about community environmental work in the county.

The awards, now in their 12th year, will culminate in a special event at the Alnwick Garden with the Duchess of Northumberland in the summer.

Community groups, schools and individuals can apply in seven different award categories for projects and initiatives which improve their local areas or neighbourhoods.

The LOVE Northumberland Awards 2023 allow the county council to recognise the fantastic work of a great many groups and individuals who are doing their bit to make the county greener and cleaner.

Councillor John Riddle, cabinet member for local services at Northumberland County Council said: “This is always one of the highlights of the year and we are looking forward to a good number of entries.

“It really is an uplifting event, celebrating the amazing work of schools and community groups, as well as individual volunteers, whose commitment showcases the fantastic environmental work going on in our beautiful county.

“Judges have always been extremely impressed with the high calibre of nominations and I am sure this year will be no exception.

“If you have an environmental story to tell, please make an application.”

Entries are invited for the categories of: