The hunt is again on to find the Borough's top sporting stars plus stalwart officials and helpers. It's time for nominations and, as always, there are 8 categories with something for everyone. Awards are to be made at a Presentation Buffet in Upminster Golf Club on Monday 7th February, sponsored by B.A.T.S. of Ilford, which will be attended by dignitaries & sponsors' representatives - and is the highlight of the Borough's sporting year.
Awards are :
. Junior Sports Competitor-of-the-Year (sponsored by West & Coe Funeral Directors)
. Sports Competitor-of-the-Year (sponsored by MDS Printers Ltd of Upminster)
. Disability Sports Competitor-of-the-Year (sponsored by the Beadle Family)
. Sports Volunteer-of-the-Year (sponsored By Cllr.John Mylod)
. Senior School Team-of-the-Year (sponsored by Brentwood M&E Services Ltd)
. Primary School Team of the Year (sponsored by Cllr Melvin Wallace)
. Sports Club of-the-Year (sponsored by Moments of Memory Photography)
. Doug Riden Lifetime Achievement Award (sponsored by McDonalds Restaurants of Romford) - this awarded to a Havering resident who has given 15 years or more committed and dedicated service to sport in any capacity.
All categories bar the last will see a winner-and-runner-up announced on the night. The Lifetime Achievement Award is a one-off with a recipient declared on the night. In addition winners of the top 3 listed awards (as above) will be presented with £200 cheques donated by Lodge Farm Tennis Club.
Further details are on Havering Sports Council's website, where nominations can be submitted online. Entries close on Monday 10th January.
Media contacts are asked to enter Monday 7th February in their diaries, as invitations will be sent to attend our Annual Sports Awards Presentation Buffet.
Issued by Havering Sports Council (01708-377382)