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

In partnership with Perth & 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 1st January to 31st December 2023. Phil Coleman, Community Sport and Partnership Manager at Live Active Leisure commented,

'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
• George Mortimer Service to Sport Award

Nominees must have been a resident in Perth and Kinross for at least 6 months during 2023 and/or been affiliated to a club in Perth and Kinross in 2023. The sport must be officially recognised by sportscotland and nominations will be judged on the entry form alone with the exception of the main Sports Personality of the Year Award. Previous Sports Personality of the Year winners include Eve Muirhead (curling), Laura Muir (athletics), Bradley Neil (golf), Stephen Milne (swimming), Eilidh Child (athletics), Fiona Pennie (canoeing), Wallace Booth and Gavin Dear (golf).

The Perth and Kinross Sports Awards will take place on Friday 1st March at Perth Art Gallery for a third year.

To nominate, please visit www.liveactive.co.uk and complete the online nomination form by midnight on Sunday 21 January 2024.