Nominations are now open for the 2011 Cheshire East Sports Awards and organisers want to hear about the Borough’s unsung sporting heroes.
The event aims to recognise the time and dedication put in by athletes, volunteers, coaches, clubs and schools to develop sport in Cheshire East.
Last year’s event, the first ever combined awards in Cheshire East, was a big success with 83 nominations. The nine award winners were involved with sports including hockey, badminton, tennis and a form of Thai boxing called Chongi.
Categories for this year’s awards are:
- Club of the Year;
- Coach of the Year;
- Disability Sports Achiever;
- Inspire Play Award;
- London 2012;
- Special Recognition;
- Volunteer of the Year;
- Young Sports Achiever; and
- Young Volunteer of the Year.
More information on the categories and nomination forms are all available online. Go to www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/sport and click on the sports award link. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 16.
The finalists will be asked to attend an event at Congleton Town Hall on Monday, October 17, where they will be presented with their award and certificates by Cheshire East Mayor, Councillor Roger West.
The event also recognises the efforts of the Cheshire East leisure and play development volunteers. Volunteers who have clocked up more than 50 hours of volunteering will receive a certificate.
Councillor Rod Menlove, Cabinet member with responsibility for environmental services, said: “Cheshire East can proudly boast a wide range of sporting activity and it is only right that the quality and commitment of our athletes, coaches, clubs and volunteers are recognised.
“If you know someone who is committed to sport then I would ask you to go to our website and fill in the simple form to nominate them.”
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