DO you know a sports club which deserves recognition for the work they do? How about a committed sports coach who is striving for improvement and providing fun activities for the young people they work with?

Leisure in Hyndburn Sports Development Team are holding their second annual Sports Awards evening so these people can be recognised. It will take place at Accrington Town Hall on Friday 7 July.

The Sports Development Team are now calling on the people of Hyndburn to submit nominations. The categories are:

Warburton's Rising Star Award - Presented to a young, talented athlete who is displaying great potential in their chosen sport.

Hyndburn Community Club of the Year - This is for a sports club who have become an integral part of their community, providing activities for a range of people in a safe, fun and friendly manner.

Hyndburn Coach of the Year - Given to a local coach who goes the 'extra mile' for their participants.

Hyndburn Young Volunteer of the Year - Aged 16-24 this is a young person who is involved in local sport as a volunteer, assisting within clubs in coaching or administration roles.

Hyndburn Special Recognition Award - Given to recognise the commitment and individual has made to sport in Hyndburn.

Hyndburn Soccer Taskforce 'Services to Football' - This is judged by the Hyndburn Soccer Taskforce and is to recognise a local persons contribution to football development.

Hyndburn Cricket Development 'Services to Cricket' - This is judged by the Hyndburn Cricket Development Group to reward a local person's contribution to cricket development.

The closing date for nominations is Friday 23 June. Nomination forms are available by contacting George Cull on 01254 380288 or george.cull@hyndburnbc.gov.uk or from Accrington Town Hall.