NOMINATIONS for this years Youth and Business Achievement Awards must be in by 10am on Wednesday, November 16.

The awards, known as the YABAAs, are run by the 16-24 Work Club, Kingsbridge, and ‘recognise, celebrate and inspire local 16–24-year-olds and local businesses to continue to jointly building a positive productive community to work and live in.’

You can download the nomination forms on the website, visit: www.kingsbridgeworkclub.com and click on the YABAAs 2016 tab, then the award category you would like to nominate a person or business for.

The awards are open to all 16-14-year-olds in the local area and highlight the importance of ensuring young people are ‘work ready’, blending the benefits of external and in-house training, online learning and apprenticeships.

The seven awards to be given will be Apprentice of the Year - sponsored by Sabre Financial, Apprentice Employer of the Year, Learner of the Year - sponsored by Pebbles of Salcombe, Mentor/Volunteer/Enabler of the Year - sponsored by Hair Advice Centre, the Most Entrepreneurial 16-24-year-old - sponsored by the Victoria Inn, and the Jack Tanner Legacy Award for an exceptionally inspiring 16–24-year-old, who has motivated others to reach their potential.

The judges will be Susan Fish - chairman of Spiritulized Trustees, Simon Gotch - chairman of Skills Training UK and Samantha Short – manager of Kingsbridge Information Centre and vice chair of Salcombe and Kingsbridge Chamber of Commerce.

The award ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 29, at 7.45pm at Costa in Kingsbridge. For more information, visit the website: www.kingsbridgeworkclub.com or check out the Facebook page: 16-24 Work Club Kingsbridge or on Twitter: @KBWorkClub with the hashtag #2016YABAAs