Hackney,
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October
2017
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Nominate now for the Hackney Sports Awards

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Inspirational sports coaches, outstanding sporting achievement and excellence in sports clubs, going the extra mile for the local community. Nominations for the Hackney Sports Awards 2017 are now open and the Council is looking for worthy recipients of all ages from across the borough.

The awards, now in their 12th year, recognises the achievements of Hackney’s sporting talent who have participated at local, county or national levels in any sports events over the past year. There are also awards for inclusion, sports club and team of the year and coach of the year.

You can nominate individuals and groups for awards in seven categories:

  • Inclusion Award
  • Coach of the Year
  • Sports Club the Year
  • Team of the Year (18 and under)
  • Sports Person of the Year (16 and under)
  • Sports Person of the Year (25 and under)

The deadline for nominations closes on is Friday 15 December. Awards will be presented at a ceremony on Tuesday 6 February.

 

 

Cllr Jon Burke, Cabinet Member for Energy, Sustainability and Community Services
The Hackney Sports Awards recognises success of individuals in their own disciplines as well as celebrating a good sporting attitude both in and outside the arena. I would encourage people to get nominating and help celebrate all the outstanding talent and commitment we have in Hackney.
Cllr Jon Burke, Cabinet Member for Energy, Sustainability and Community Services

To nominate, fill in the form on the Council’s website, by Friday 15 December.

For more information about the awards, including nomination criteria for each category, call: 020 8356 7422; email: info@hackney.gov.uk; or visit: www.hackney.gov.uk/youthsportsawards