SportMoray Awards nominations open

NOMINATIONS are open for the 2019 sportMoray Recognition Awards.

The event will take place at Elgin Town Hall on November 27 and is being sponsored by Diageo for the third time in succession.

Nominations are being accepted for 14 categories, which recognise sporting achievements from all ages and ability levels. Categories include: Local Service to Sport; Junior Athlete; Intermediate Sportswoman; Intermediate Sportsman; Senior Sports Athlete; Veteran Sports Athlete; Coach; Club Level; School Sport Volunteer; Intermediate Team; Senior Team; Special Achievement; Community Engagement and Sports Personality of the Year.

Chair of sportMoray, Ann Rossiter, said: "This is the highlight of our year and truly recognises the depth and wealth of talent we have across Moray, the commitment and dedication of athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers who put Moray on the map, and act as great ambassadors for their sport and Moray.

"We hope people will take time to put pen to paper or submit an online nomination for the various categories to showcase the achievements and give us the opportunity to applaud their success.

"We’re grateful and fortunate to have Diageo as our sponsor for these awards."

Diageo’s Technical Manager, Sean Pritchard, said they are delighted to continue the company’s sponsorship of the awards.

He said: "Every year we see a fantastic number of very worthy nominees from across the area being recognised for their excellence and contribution."

Nomination forms are available online at sportinmoray.co.uk/mcsh/sport-moray/recognition-awards or by calling 01343 563374. Nominations close on November 6.

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