Nominate now for Derbyshire Sports Awards

Nominations are now open for the 10th Derbyshire Sports Awards and residents are being invited to put forward committed sports volunteers, dedicated coaches and talented athletes from the county who they feel are worthy of recognition.

All nine local authorities in Derbyshire are running local awards including Chesterfield, with winners also being considered for the county event, held on November 12 at The Roundhouse, Derby.

The prestigious Derby Telegraph Sports Awards will this year be presented by the media group alongside long-time organiser, Derbyshire Sport and the Champions (UK) plc agency.

There are 14 categories for the county awards, including Lifetime Achievement Award, Sportsman of the Year, Sportswoman of the Year, Disabled Sportsperson of the Year, Team of the Year, Manager/Coach of the Year, Volunteer of the Year.

Last year, Chesterfield table tennis player Liam Pitchford was pipped to the top county award, the Sportsperson of the Year, by double Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning swimmer Adam Peaty, while Chesterfield College and Rykneld Homes Ltd were shortlisted in the Active Workplace Award.

“There are so many people who contribute in so many ways to sport across the county, so it is really important that we take the opportunity to thank those working behind the scenes for their efforts – as well as applaud those who are competing at a high level,” said Hayley Lever, Director at Derbyshire Sport.

The closing date for Sports Awards nominations in Chesterfield is September 25, 2015.  Entry forms and full information can be found as well as full details, available at www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/nominate

Image shows Chesterfield table tennis player, Liam Pitchford.