Islington Council is once again opening nominations for the People's Plaque Scheme which honours the Islington people, places and events that mark the borough's exceptional legacy to history and society.
Figures from literature, tv, childrens entertainment, social pioneers, community leaders, philanthropists and evening buildings have all made the shortlist in the past.
Cllr Catherine West, Leader of Islington Council, said: "Islington is rich with people, places and events that have had a huge impact here and abroad.
"These awards help us rediscover our diverse and sometimes revolutionary history and we're inviting our residents to tell us who and what they want to see honoured.
"During Olympic year it would be exciting if a sporting legend was found but at the end of the day it's the community who will decide."
Put to the public vote, last year's seach for the major figures and milestones in the borough's history settled on Founder of the Angel Puppet Theatre, John Wright; science fiction author Douglas Adams; suffragette Edith Garrud; The Peasants' Revolt at Highbury Park and boat club pioneer Crystal Hale, and the Keskidee Arts Centre to be recognised with permanent memorials.
3,000 votes were received.
The closing date for this year's nominations is 31 January 2012. All nominations will then be shortlisted and residents will be able to vote, with the top three choices getting a commemorative green plaque.
Email your nomination to: local.history@islington.gov.uk or find out more at www.islington.gov.uk/peoplesplaque
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Page Last Updated: 12 December 2011