NOMINATIONS are now open for the East Hampshire Sports Awards 2019.

The awards recognise sportsmen and women at every level, as well as the coaches and volunteers who help them succeed.

The deadline for nominations is Thursday, January 31, 2019 with finalists invited to an awards evening, hosted by sporting legend Roger Black, on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Old Thorns Manor Hotel in Liphook.

East Hampshire District Council’s portfolio holder for customer service Cllr Julie Butler said: “If you know of anyone from East Hampshire who has excelled in their sporting environment over the last year then it is important to nominate them for an East Hampshire Sports Award.

“This is a fantastic evening of celebration that I look forward to every year. It gives us the opportunity to give these athletes, coaches, volunteers and officials the recognition they deserve.

“We are lucky to have a vast array of talent across a variety of sports in East Hampshire and we look forward to rewarding those who give hours of dedication to be successful.”

The annual, prestigious sports awards ceremony is organised by East Hampshire District Council to publicly recognise sporting achievement.

Nominees are assessed by a judging panel and winners are required to meet criteria specific for each category.

To download the guidance and nomination forms visit www.easthants.gov.uk/sportsawards2019