The shortlist of nominees for this year’s Burnley Community Sports Awards has been announced ahead of the ceremony which takes place in July.And it's good news for the club as were up for Club of the year and Anya Richmond is nominated in the rising star category.

The awards will celebrate those in the town that promote sport across the borough and inspire future generations of athletes.

All shortlisted nominees have been invited to the Burnley Community Sports Awards, which will take place at the Burnley Mechanics on July 21st, and will be hosted by former World Champion Roger Black, who also went on to win two silver medals at the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, USA.

Host Roger Black, with his two silver medals in 1996.
Host, Roger Black, with his two silver medals in 1996.

Michelle Grimes, events and fundraising officer at Burnley Leisure, said: ““There was a huge number of nominations received and the judging panel had to make some difficult decisions.

“This event recognises and rewards local people for the part they play in Burnley’s grass-root sport and community development. It relies heavily on sponsorships and a huge thank you must go to the companies and organisations that are supporting this year’s event.”

The awards are being sponsored by Girls Up & Active, KM Accountants, Burnley Play Partnership, Burnley Rounders Club, and Burnley College Elite AthleteProgramme.

There are several sponsorship opportunities are still available for the Burnley Community Sports Awards and local businesses are being invited to sponsor awards and become part of this prestigious event.

The shortlisted nominees for the awards

Community Club of the Year
Burnley Rugby Club
Burnley Rounders Club
Clarets Cheer & Dance Squad

Coach of the year
Nicola Hedge (Burnley Rounders Club)
Noel Horton (Bobcats)
Allan Clarkin (Burnley CombatSombo & Black Knights Kickboxing)

Adult Volunteer of the Year
David Belshaw
Keiran Adamson
Mandy Brown

Young Volunteer of the Year
Ollie Holland
Mel Mitchell
Zara Mahmood

Community School of the Year
Holy Trinity C of E Primary
Shuttleworth College
Padiham St Leonard’s Primary School

Rising Star
Anya Richmond
Katie Rennolds
Dexta Thompson

Health Champion
John and Susan Nuttall
Marilyn Starkie
Rupali Begum

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor event call Michelle Grimes on 01282 477167 or visit www.burnleyleisure.co.uk/sportsawards.