Nominations now open for Perth and Kinross Sports Awards

It’s time for the cream of the region’s sporting crop to be celebrated.

The nomination stage for the 34th annual Perth and Kinross Sports Awards is now open. Organisers at Live Active Leisure (LAL) are inviting residents from across Perth and Kinross to put forward their choices for one of 11 prestigious sporting awards by January 21, 2024.

In partnership with Perth and Kinross Sports Council, LAL will honour the clubs and individuals that have played an active role in the sporting life of Perth and Kinross with entries judged on merits from January 1 to December 31, 2023.

Phil Coleman, community sport and partnership manager at Live Active Leisure, said: “It’s fantastic to be able to open applications for our annual sports awards that recognise the talent, effort and achievements of our local sports people and organisations.

“From medals on the international stage to the hours of dedication shown by our army of community volunteers, we are keen to celebrate the success and commitment of those engaged in sport.

“We are asking members of the public to look at the categories available and nominate their local club, volunteer, coach or athlete - showing their appreciation for the contribution they make to sport at a local level.”

Categories for this year’s awards are: Sports Personality of the Year, Young Sports Personality of the Year, Veteran Sports Personality of the Year, Disability Sports Personality of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Youth Leadership Award, Coach of the Year, School Team of the Year, Sport for Change Award, Chuck Hay Team Performance Award and George Mortimer Service to Sport Award.

Nominees must have been a resident in Perth and Kinross for at least six months during 2023 and/or been affiliated to a