TODAY is the last day you can send in nominations in the South Wales Argus’ Pride of Gwent Awards.

We have received hundreds of nominations for individuals and groups in the awards that publicly recognise the work of people in our community who go the extra mile.

These are the people who volunteer tirelessly for charities, who are carers, incredible fund-raisers or who have faced adversity with great courage.

We have shared the stories of people who have been nominated and heard about the amazing work done in the face of adversity.

Individuals nominated for awards include Ron Jones from Newport. He was the UK’s longest-serving poppy seller before retiring last year after more than 40 years of fundraising.

His service to charity followed his military service overseas during the Second World War with the 1st Battalion of the Welsh Regiment in North Africa, before being captured by Axis forces and sent to Auschwitz.

Also nominated was Georgina Titley from Caldicot. Following the death of her father Paul from suicide in 2015 she is raising awareness of mental health issues.

She now wants to encourage people to talk about mental health and hopes that her work can help stop more families going through the same anguish.

Zena Setterlund was nominated by her daughter Chanelle Ramejkis for her work with homeless people in Newport. She was homeless for three months and wants to help people who are in the same situation.

When told about the nomination Mrs Setterlund said: “It’s amazing, can’t put into words how I feel. I have a special bond with Chanelle, she was my carer when I was seriously ill and we have come though some difficult times.”

We know there are scores of people out there who go the extra mile. We want to reward the people who work to make our communities better.

If you know someone who fits the bill you can nominate using the form at tinyurl.com/gwentform until 5pm, fill in the form on page 24 or contact 01633 777005.

A judging panel will pick the winners in February, ahead of a ceremony in March at the Coldra Court Hotel by Celtic Manor.