The six winners of the prestigious green plaque award have been revealed

Among the winners was George Fox, from Fenny Drayton, who founded the Quaker Movement.

Six recipients have been chosen by the public to be awarded a Green Plaque. 

More than 3,700 people cast their votes to honour people and places that have made a mark on the county.

Councillor Dan Harris, county council chairman, said: "I'm delighted to see that members of the public have again cast their votes to pay tribute to people and places who have made a mark on the history of their communities. The response has once again been fantastic, with more than 3,700 votes cast – and there were so many worthy winners to choose from, all of whom have made a great and lasting contribution to their communities and the wider world."

The six shortlisted nominees who will receive a Green Plaque are:

• Lt Col Philip Eric Bent VC DSO, attended school in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. He was killed at the Battle of Passchendaele while leading a charge and was awarded the Victoria Cross posthumously for ‘conspicuous bravery'.
   
• Sgt Herbert Ernest Black RAFVR, Second World War fighter pilot from Measham who made several daring flights during the war. 
   
• Frances Elizabeth Deacon from Fleckney. She was the first woman to pass the qualifying exam to become a pharmacist. When she died at the age of 92. She was the oldest registered chemist in England.
   
• George Fox from Fenny Drayton founded the Quaker Movement. His ideas influenced at US Constitution and Bill of Rights in the USA and the ideas of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity used in the French Revolution. The Quakers were also among the first to oppose slavery.
   
• Military Stables at the Defence Animal Training Unit, Melton. The Defence Animal Training Regiment has been training and caring for animals used in military defence since 1905. 
   
• Theodora Salusbury, Arts & Crafts stained glass artist who designed stained glass windows in nearly 30 churches across England and Wales, including Woodhouse Eaves and Birstall. Most of her work bears her signature, a peacock.