It’s time to shout about Waveney’s dedicated and outstanding athletes, as well as thank those unsung sporting heroes working hard behind the scenes. Nominations are invited from across the district for the Waveney Sports Awards 2007.

The Waveney Sports Awards are designed to reward people and organisations that have shown throughout 2007 (1 January to 31 December 2007) that they have achieved notable success or made a significant contribution towards their chosen sport. Nominations will only be accepted for people and organisations residing and/or participating within the Waveney district area.

Nominations are invited for nine separate categories:

• Category 1 Best sportsman
• Category 2 Best sportswoman
• Category 3 Best junior sportsman (under 16)
• Category 4 Best junior sportswoman (under 16)
• Category 5 Best team
• Category 6 Long service award
• Category 7 Most valuable contribution by person or organisation to sport
• Category 8 Most valuable contribution by person or organisation to disabled sport
• Category 9 Most valuable contribution by a club to schools sport

You can make your Waveney Sports Awards 2007 nominations online


Councillor Wendy Mawer, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration will help present the awards in May. Commenting on the event she said: “To excel in sport takes dedication, from both the athletes themselves and those that support and nurture their talents. This event is a fantastic opportunity to recognise Waveney’s sporting heroes and celebrate their achievements. We would like to encourage all those who know somebody working or training hard for their sport to fill in a nomination form.”

If you would like to nominate someone for a Waveney sports award, you can complete an online nomination form by visiting the sports pages at www.waveney.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact Jane Lewis on 01502 523635 for a nomination form or email jane.lewis@waveney.gov.uk to receive an electronic version.

The closing date or receipt of nomination forms is Monday 31 March 2008. Sponsors are asked to please include only one nomination per form. Nomination forms can be photocopied and extra sheets can be used if necessary. Supporting information, such as press cuttings and photographs that will assist the judging panel in making their final decision, can also be included.

The judging panel includes representatives from the Active Waveney Sports Partnership, Waveney District Council, the Lowestoft Journal, the Lowestoft & Beccles Schools Sports Partnership, as well as the Voluntary Sports Sector. Winners of the Waveney Sports Awards will be announced in the local press and together with their Sponsors, will be invited to an Awards Presentation Evening during May 2008.

In addition, Waveney Sports Awards Winners will automatically be put forward to the Suffolk Sports Awards 2008. (The ‘year’ runs from 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008, although achievements beyond the past year can be referred to if relevant). The three finalists from each category will be invited to attend the Suffolk Sports Awards Ceremony at the end of October 2008. For award categories and full details of the scheme, please visit www.suffolksport.com