Deadlines are looming for two award schemes.

Entries for the Mayor’s Civic Awards, which are sponsored by the Gazette and celebrate the contributions of people from the community, need to be in by January 20.

Nominations for the People’s Plaque Awards, which honour the Islington people, places and events that mark the borough’s history, need to be emailed to local.history@islington.gov.uk by January 31.

n For more information on both awards, visit www.islington.gov.uk