THE first minister Carwyn Jones has announced further details of the Welsh Government’s St David’s Awards to celebrate extraordinary achievements of people inWales.

Mr Jones said the first ceremony will take place at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff on March 13 next year.

There will be nine categories, entitled Bravery, Citizenship, Culture, Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, Sport, the International Award and the Young Persons Award.

It also includes the First Minister’s Special Award to go to an exceptional person or team.

Submission of nominations will open on September 10.

Submissions will close on November 5.

For information email: stdavidawards@wales.gsi.gov.uk