Sporting heroes deadline looms

Scottishathletics are on the hunt for nominations for their annual awards dinner.

Renfrewshire clubs and athletes are invited to nominate those they feel worthy of recognition ahead fo the big night at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow.

It promises to be one of the highlights of the athletics calendar as the sport gathers to honour the World Championship team athletes – as well as the clubs, coaches, volunteers and officials who make such a vital contribution to the sport.

Ki l b a rchan AAC runner Callum Hawkins was among the nominations this time last year, and is set to be in contention yet again following yet another groundbreaking year.

A scottishathletics spokesman said: “Our Annual Awards have been in existence for a number of years and over that period have recognised over 100 clubs, coaches and volunteers.

“But we want your help ahead of the scottishathletics and jogscotland Annual Awards Dinner at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. We need nominations now for categories in Club of the Year, Coach of the Year and Volunteer of the Year – and the closing date for suggestions if 5pm this Friday.”

Winning clubs, coaches and volunteers receive their awards at the Dinner at the Hilton Hotel.

Three- time Olympic medallist, Kelly Sotherton, and World Championship medallist Jenny Meadows will be our Guests of Honour that evening.

Chief executive Mark Munro added: “We always regard the Annual Dinner as an ideal opportunity to celebrate the past year with everyone in the sport who play a crucial role in making athletics in Scotland a great success.

“It should be a fantastic evening as ever and I’m delighted that both Kelly and Jenny will join us as Guests of Honour.

“Both are hugely respected in athletics in Britain and we really look forward to welcoming them to Glasgow in November.”