Jack Littlejohns receives a Census Community Hero purple plaque from the Office for National Statistics for dedication to his community in North Devon ahead of Census 2021, which is on March 21. - Credit: Adam Gasson/PA Wire In a year like no other, 22 unique purple plaques, one for each census that has taken place to date, have been awarded to community heroes up and down the country, including in North Devon. With census day just around the corner, ordinary people are being celebrated for the extraordinary contributions they have made, and to highlight how census data helps to build better communities. From volunteering during the pandemic, to supporting those with mental health issues, the winners have made an amazing difference during a difficult time.