TIME is running out to nominate unsung heroes to win the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.

The annual award recognises groups of volunteers who devote their time to improving the quality of life for others

The deadline for nominations for the 2005 award is on September 30.

Now in its third year, the award was created to mark the occasion of the Queen's Golden Jubilee and winners received a certificate signed by the Queen and a commemorative piece of crystal.

Nomination forms can be obtained from www.queensawardvoluntary.gov.uk or by calling 0845 000 2002.