Perhaps they have set up an inspirational project, made a positive contribution to their community, been instrumental in the success of a community initiative, or provided support or help in countless other ways.

Please send your nominations (including the name of your nominated ‘Champion’, the village/town in which they live, and the reason why you feel they should receive an award) to Charlotte Dancer by Friday 1st September – or send by post to Tamar Valley AONB, Tamar Valley Centre, Cemetery Road, Drakewalls, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9FT.

Pictured: 2022 Valley Champions. Jane Kiely (Tamar Community Trust) for her unstinting work with the River Tamar Walkway & Wetland Project at Calstock, and Pat Gould for the many years he has dedicated to both the Tamar Community Trust and Tamar Valley TLC as Treasurer.

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