Locals have just a few more days to ensure their favourite voluntary groups are part of the Tararua's biggest celebration of volunteers.
Entries for the TrustPower Tararua District Community Awards close at 5pm this Friday, with more than $5000 up for grabs.
The awards, run in partnership with the Tararua District Council, recognise and reward voluntary groups and organisations for outstanding contributions to their community.
The awards are now in their 13th year, and last year 36 entries were received.
TrustPower community-relations representative Teresa Partridge said many groups provided services, activities, support and events in the community and often were not recognised for their invaluable work.