A FAMILY fun day was held to launch this year's Dudley Volunteer Awards.

Highlights from Saturday's event at the DY1 venue in Stafford Street included an upbeat performance from the Dudley Feelgood Choir and Dudley Youth Band.

There was also a marketplace, which hosted an eclectic mix of groups including Dudley District Scouts, Fusion Youth Group, Summit House Support, Healthwatch Dudley, CHADD, DiscoverU, St John Ambulance, West Midlands Fire Service and West Midlands Police.

The Mayor of Dudley, Dave Tyler, also attended to announce that people can now nominate the borough's inspirational volunteers for an award.

Categories include; business supporting the community, children and families, healthy communities, community action, wellbeing, sporting champion and young volunteer of the year.

People can nominate online via https://dva2017.wordpress.com/nominate.

The closing date for nominations is September 4.