Nomination Closing date approaching fast!

[TracyB]

HERE is your chance to nominate your sporting heroes as the Free Press begins the search for Doncaster's top talents and unsung volunteers.

We need you to tell us which of the borough's sporting stars deserve recognition for their achievements and hard work over the past 12 months.

The One Call Insurance Doncaster Sports Awards at the Keepmoat Stadium, which return after a successful launch last year, will see the cream of the town's diverse sporting community celebrated across 12 different categories.

From unsung heroes to professional superstars, the awards aim to highlight the achievements of Doncaster sporting folk of all ages. And, once again, the winner of the Unsung Hero category - a volunteer whose work has made a great difference to the community - will be decided by Free Press readers.

Graeme Huston, editor-in-chief of South Yorkshire Newspapers said: \"We need you, the readers, to nominate the people you believe should be applauded for their efforts.

\"There are hundreds of people across Doncaster who unselfishly give up their time for the sporting community.

\"Without their commitment the town's sporting scene would not thrive in the way it does.

\"We are proud to be giving our readers the chance to choose the winner of the Unsung Hero category. I would urge people to nominate who they think should receive this prize.\"

Kevin Parkhouse, the former Doncaster rugby league star killed aged 51 in a motorway crash in March 2006, was posthumously named Unsung Hero at last year's awards ceremony.

You will decide on this year's recipient when you get the chance to vote.

All the awards will be handed out at the Keepmoat Stadium on May 21 with the ceremony including celebrity guests, entertainment and a two-course dinner.

Closing date for entries is April 16.

Following the success of last year's inaugural event stadium bosses are expecting even more entries this year - making the judging even harder.
Those nominated for the 12 awards must have been born, live or operate in Doncaster.

All you need to do to enter any of the categories is to send us the the relevant information(see below).

The categories for you to nominate your favourites. Good luck!

* Sports Personality of the Year
An individual whose sporting achievements have made Doncaster proud. This person will have made a real difference to the town thanks to their dedication to and achievements in their chosen sport.

* Junior Sports Personality of the Year (from any sports pro or amateur aged under 21)From any sport, a young achiever whose sporting achievements in the last 12 months have highlighted their individual sporting talent.

* Sports Business of the Year
A business whose contribution to improve and promote the sporting life of the borough has encouraged people to participate in sport.

* Unsung Hero
An unpaid individual that has worked tirelessly to make an outstanding contribution to the sports community. Any age/gender. Can include schools/teacher.

* Lifetime Achievement Award
To recognise an individual who has achieved in sport at regional, national or international level over a sustained period. The individual can be a current or past sportsman, sportswoman, administrator or coach who as a result has enhanced the sporting profile to the region. Any age or gender.

* Coach/Manager of the Year (pro or amateur)
A Doncaster based individual that has significantly contributed to the performance, progress or the impact made by an individual(s) or a team at a regional, national or international level. Any age or gender.

* Disabled Sports Personality
Showing outstanding achievement, commitment and dedication in their field.

* Outstanding Individual Sporting Moment
A person/team that in the last 12 months has produced a significant sporting performance at local, national or international level. This could range from setting a new record to winning a significant tournament. Any age or gender.

* Amateur Sports Club of the Year
From any sport, organisations that have promoted participation in sport for the benefit of all. Any age or gender.

* Professional Club of the Year
From any sport, a professional club that have lead by example and encouraged and promoted sport in their chosen field.

* Hope for the future award
An individual under the age of 18 who has shown true potential in any given sporting area. This individual may not have won accolades for their dedication but must be able to demonstrate a passion for their chosen sport that could lead them to bigger and better things in the future \"one to watch\".

* Team of the Year (amateur)
An amateur club that has performed beyond expectations and in doing so has demonstrated the true spirit of sport.

[GlennKirkwoodFanClub]

We ought to be able to get some Rovers winners here.

Anyone nominating Billy Sharp for Sports Personality or
SOD for Coach/Manager? Could be a way of showing them we want them to stay.

And how old is Waide? Is he young enough for Junior Sports personality

[Filo]

Is there a moaner of the year award, there would be a fair few nominee`s from this board    

[Viking Don]

Can I have it? I got bored reading that about one paragraph down. Jez Wept.