CREAM OFTHE SPORTING CROP
Nominations still open for top annual sporting accolades
Time is running out to help honour the efforts of the cream of the region’s sporting crop at a prestigious upcoming ceremony.
The nomination stage for the 34th annual Perth and Kinross Sports Awards is open until January 21.
Organisers Live Active Leisure (LAL) are inviting residents from across the region to put forward their choices for one of 11 accolades in advance of the deadline.
In partnership with Perth and Kinross Sports Council, LAL will honour the clubs and individuals that have played an active role in the sporting life of the area, with entries judged on merits from January 1 to December 31, 2023.
Phil Coleman, community sport and partnership manager at Live Active Leisure, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to open applications for our annual sports awards that recognise the talent, effort and achievements of our local sports people and organisations.
“From medals on the international stage to the hours of dedication shown by our army of community volunteers, we are keen to celebrate the success and commitment of those engaged in sport.
“We are asking members of the public to look at the categories available and nominate their local club, volunteer, coach or athlete – showing their appreciation for the contribution they make to sport at a local level.”
Categories for this year’s awards are: Sports Personality of the Year, Young Sports Personality of the Year, Veteran Sports Personality of the Year, Disability Sports Personality of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Leadership Award, Coach of the Year, School Team of the Year, Sport for Change Award, Chuck Hay Team Performance Award, George Mortimer Service to Sport Award.
Nominees must have been a resident in Perth and Kinross for at least six months during 2023 and/or been affiliated to a club in the region in 2023.
The sport must be officially recognised by national governing body sportscotland and nominations will be judged on the entry form alone with the exception of the main Sports Personality of the Year Award.
The Perth and Kinross Sports Awards will take place on Friday, March 1 at Perth Art Gallery for a third year.
To nominate, visit the website www. liveactive.co.uk and complete the online nomination form.