DO you know a young person who deserves some recognition for something they have done?

Nominations are now open for a new annual award, the Jamie Fleming Award, which will be presented to a young person who has done something outstanding or exceptional, but the closing date for applications is Monday, April 20.

The new award is in memory of Lance Corporal Jamie Fleming, from Spinning Path Gardens, Crediton, who spent four-and-a-half years in the Army, in the Royal Signals based in Brawdy, Pembrokeshire.

He died, aged 21 years, at the scene of an accident involving his motorcycle and a lorry on Good Friday last year on the A487 Felindre Farchog to Cardigan Road.

The award has been launched by family-friend, former five-times Mayor of Crediton, Mrs Gillian Ponsford, who knew Jamie well.

She has launched the annual award, to be presented to an admirable young person in the town, which will be presented at the Town Council's End of Term reception, in memory of Jamie.

The award is supported by the Fleming family, his former regiment and members of the community.

If you know of a young person you would like to suggest for the award, please contact Alan Quick at the Crediton Courier on 01363 774263 or email: [email protected]">[email protected] .

Please include as much detail about the young person and the contribution they make or have made.

Applications will be considered by a panel of trustees.