THERE is little more than a week remaining before nominations close for the Hereford Times Health and Social Care Awards 2018.

So don't waste a minute in taking this golden opportunity to single out an individual or organisation you think is deserving of praise.

Our awards include categories that take in a broad sweep of the industry. They include accolades for best Care Team, Care Trainer and Care Employer. We also seek to recognise the county's best GP Practice, those who provide Dignity in Care, and End-of-Life Care, as well as several others.

It is so easy to put someone forward for an award. You can view our full list of categories, and enter your nominations, online at www.herefordtimes.com/awards/healthandsocialcare.

The main sponsor for our awards is the University of Worcester, which is one of the country's foremost educators of healthcare professionals.

The university heads up an impressive line-up of backers that includes St Michael's Hospice, Western Power Distribution and Rotherwood House.

The awards will be presented in a ceremony on September XXXX at Lyde Arundel, the beautiful family-run venue in a rural location just north of Hereford.

But before the big night itself our independent judging panel will sift through your nominations and identify those with the qualities they feel best match the award category criteria.

They will make their decision based on the content of the nomination rather than the number of nominations received.

Join us in applauding those who contribute so much for others in Herefordshire.

To find out how to nominate someone today visit www.herefordtimes.com/awards/healthandsocialcare