Last chance to nominate a local difference maker
BBCFrom cake stalls and car boot sales to sponsored swims and mountain treks, fundraisers across Devon and Cornwall are finding creative ways to support the causes that matter to them.
The people behind those efforts are being recognised as nominations open for this year's Make a Difference Fundraiser Award.
The local award celebrates individuals or groups who have gone above and beyond to raise money for charities, community projects and local clubs.
Now in its fifth year, it has highlighted the extraordinary impact of grassroots fundraising across the South West.
'I did it out of love'
In Devon, previous winners include young people rallying support for medical centres, for veterans and for family members in need of specialist treatment.
In 2025, Plymouth fundraiser Jade Allen raised £63,000 for treatment for her sister, who had been diagnosed with a brain tumour.
"When my sister found out she had a rare brain tumour it wasn't possible to get the treatment through the NHS, so we had to raise the money," Jade said.
"I've always said it was a crazy amount of money but I'm going to raise it, I did it out of pure love."
Her work raised funds for the treatment in just under a year.
In Cornwall, past winners have included reluctant runners taking on multiple triathlons for mental health services, and children fundraising for charities that support their siblings.
Among those recognised were Craig Pollard and Sarah Doolin, who received the Fundraiser Award for their campaign in memory of their son Ezrah.
Ezrah died from a Group B Strep infection at 19 days old.
"The thing that keeps us going… that keeps us creating more events and wanting to continue, is that Ezrah's name is being spoken," they said.
"His memory remains alive and hopefully there is some really amazing, good work coming out of people talking about infection and Group B Strep that means knowledge is being gained."
The pair have now raised more than £96,000.
"I think it's testament to people around us who have really pulled together and supported us," they added.
"All we do with the fundraising and awareness is for Ezrah."
A full list of categories, details of how to nominate, and the full terms and privacy notice is available online.
Nominations close at 17:00 BST on 31 March.
