The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) has launched the Prince of Wales Award 2021.

The DCAA are expecting a bumper crop of entries for this years award due to how many amazing people have stepped forward to find inspirational ways to connect with their community over the past 12 months - despite the restrictions imposed by lockdown.

Maybe you have set up a not-for-profit group or project in Devon designed to benefit your community over the past twelve months or have you set up a food bank and are distributing food to those who need it most?

You might run a choir group but have extended your reach to those who have thrived on the joy that comes from singing over the past year or you are a support group who has found ways to connect regularly online with those who are vulnerable such as first-time parents, who are really struggling with the isolation imposed by lockdown.

The Prince of Wales Award 2021 is open to any group/organisation that is making a genuine difference to the community especially during this challenging time.

The winning entry will receive the first prize of a cheque for £1,000 which will need to be invested in furthering your project to the continued benefit of the community.

To check whether your project or initiative is eligible for the award, visit devoncountyshow.co.uk to download the entry form.

Entries need to be in by May 1. The judges will be from the Duchy of Cornwall and the Devon Country Agricultural Association, and the shortlisted entries will be judged via Zoom in May.

The winner will be announced at the end of May and invited to the Devon County Show 2021 in July to formally accept the award.