Time to nominate your sports heroes

GET READY to cast your votes and help to find Hinckley and Bosworth’s sporting heroes of 2019.

The aim of the awards is to acknowledge, celebrate and reward those within the local community who have become your sporting heroes or gone the extra mile.

A spokesperson said: “So do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in sport? Has someone inspired you or been dedicated to your club? Could you tell us about someone’s outstanding achievement in sport? If YES, help us give them the recognition and praise that they deserve at the Sports Awards.”

To make sure everyone’s efforts and success is acknowledged there are a wide range of awards to thank those who deserve it the most.

Nominations are needed for a total of 14 categories including:

■ Coach of the Year

■ Clubs of the Year

■ Disabled Athlete Awards

■ Junior Awards

■ School Awards

■ Unsung Hero

■ Volunteering Awards Nomination forms are available online at www.hbsha.org.uk/sportsaward or alternatively can be requested by telephoning Tel. 01455 255678. The deadline for nominations is Monday 1 November at 5.00pm.

The Hinckley and Bosworth Sport Awards 2019 will be held at Hinckley Rugby Club on Monday 18 November from 6pm to 9pm.

Those who nominate or are nominated will be invited to the evening where a light buffet will also be provided.

If you have any queries please contact Graeme Chilvers Tel. 01455 255678 or email: graham.chilvers@hinckleybosworth.gov.uk

Mayor Jan Kirby presenting the award for Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Leicestershire to the Leicestershire Youth Sailing Association at the Hinckley and Bosworth Sports Awards at last year’s event. Picture courtesy of Ted Cottrell.