NOMINATIONS can now be made for the East Hampshire Sports Awards 2017.
The East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) awards recognise sportsmen and women at all levels, and the coaches, officials and volunteers who work to help athletes and clubs succeed.
The deadline for nominations is January, Friday 6, 2017 and elected finalists will be invited to an awards evening at Old Thorns Manor Hotel in Liphook.
The winners will be put forward to compete for the 2017 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Awards.
EHDC councillor Julie Butler, responsible for community wellbeing, said: “The glamour of the Olympic and Paralympic games with two massive medal hauls for Team GB and Paralympics GB was the culmination of thousands of hours of dedication from the athletes that took part. But behind every great sporting achievement is a large group of supporters that make it possible.
“At the 2017 awards we will not only be recognising East Hampshire’s outstanding sportspeople in a range of categories, but also the coaches and officials.
“I would encourage anyone who has seen outstanding sporting dedication over the last year to nominate that person or team for an award.”
Nominees are assessed by a judging panel and winners are required to meet criteria specific for each category.
These annual prestigious awards are co-ordinated by East Hampshire District Council to publicly recognise sporting achievement in the following categories:
To download the guidance and nomination forms visit www.easthants.gov.uk/sportsawards
For more information contact Kirsty Cope, EHDC Community Project Worker, 01730 234015.