Residents have the chance to recognise sporting achievements across the borough and give local champions the credit they deserve by nominating them for the 2018 Ealing Sports Awards.

After the success of the inaugural awards event this summer, judges have decided to open nominations much earlier for next year’s so even more people can put forward their favourite sports clubs, coaches, sports people or volunteers.

If you do make a nomination you will automatically be put forward for a prize draw to win a year’s Everyone Active leisure centre membership.

All nine of the award categories are inclusive, and open to any club, organisation, group, association, partnership or individual based in the borough.

The categories are:

• Junior Club of the Year
• Sports Club of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Adult Volunteer of the Year
• Junior Volunteer of the Year
• Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award
• Inclusive and Active Award
• Adult Sports Person of the Year
• Junior Sports Person of the Year

Councillor Bassam Mahfouz, cabinet member for environment, transport and leisure, said: "There is a thriving sports scene in the borough with a huge number of grass roots clubs doing amazing work to encourage people to get involved in sport, stay active and healthy. I’m delighted we’re able to host these awards to showcase their amazing efforts and recognise their contribution to their communities. I’d encourage all residents involved in sports in the borough to make sure they nominate local sporting heroes."

To make a nomination, visit www.everyoneactive.com/EalingSportsAwards. Nominations close at midnight on Sunday, 30 April 2018.