Great sports shine in awards spotlight
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO NOMINATE REAL HEROES WITH INSPIRING STORIES
THE Pride of Sport Awards, in partnership with TSB, is back to celebrate grassroots sport and the phenomenal people who have contributed to sport at all levels, across all walks of life.
Nominations are now open to find people who have gone the extra mile, whether that’s to achieve their own personal goals, or for helping others achieve theirs. They could be young or old, a selfless volunteer or someone who’s triumphed against adversity.
The M.E.N.’s sister paper The Mirror wants to hear your heart-warming and inspiring stories, so if you know someone that deserves to be recognised then nominate them for an award.
Nominations for the awards, which are backed by Sport England, will close on Friday, September 14. Famous faces from across the world of sport will be in attendance for a star-studded ceremony – hosted by Ben Shephard in London on Thursday, December 6.
Last year’s winners include 10-year-old Ella Chadwick, from Whitworth in Rochdale, whose life was transformed by a kidney transplant and now raises money with fun-runs for the hospital that saved her. Host Ben Shephard said: “In my job I get to meet lots of elite sports stars, and the one thing they all have in common is that they can remember that special someone, the grassroots hero who gave them their chance. Sometimes it’s a PE teacher who spotted a glimmer of talent, a coach who instilled a love of sport in them, or a volunteer who made sure there was a pitch for them to play on. For many of them, it’s the mum and dad who took them to training, bought their kit and most importantly of all, gave them boundless support and love, win or lose.
“And that’s why I love hosting Pride of Sport. It’s a chance to give those unsung heroes the recognition they deserve. I can’t wait to meet this year’s winners.”
The categories to enter includes: Team or club of the year; disabled sports person award; young achiever; young fundraiser of the year; sporting fundraiser; young sportsperson of the year; special recognition; and TSB Community Partner.
To find out more visit prideofsportawards. co.uk