Charnwood Sports Awards are back for 2022

Nominations are now open.

It is the first time the Sports Awards have taken place in three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cllr Leigh Harper-Davies, the Council’s lead member for community support said: “It’s great our awards which highlight the fantastic sporting talent and contributions to physical activity in the borough are back!

“The awards will recognise the amazing achievements of individuals, clubs and schools as well as the dedication of those behind the scenes.

“They will also celebrate the important role physical activity plays in helping residents to improve their wellbeing.

“Whether it’s someone who has been outstanding in their chosen sport, a volunteer who goes above and beyond or a workplace which is committed to the health and wellbeing of their staff members, submit your nomination now and recognise the fantastic work they do!”

The nine categories are:

• Let's Get Moving Schools Award

• Junior Sportsperson of the Year

• Senior Sportsperson of the Year

• Let’s Get Moving Junior Ambassador of the Year

• Let’s Get Moving Senior Ambassador of the Year

• Outstanding Contribution to Sport, Physical Activity and Health

• Club of the Year

• Let’s Get Moving Wellbeing at Work Award

• Joe Humphries Memorial Trust Award

The awards ceremony will take place on Monday, December 5 and the deadline for nominations is midnight on Friday October 7.

To nominate online or find out more about the awards visit www.charnwood.gov.uk/sportsawards  or call 01509 634966.