Celebrate Bury’s sporting heroes and heroines

The Bury 2018 Sports Awards are on their way – and residents are invited to submit their nominations by 31 July.

The awards will honour volunteers, coaches, clubs, schools and athletes and are organised by Bury Sport and Physical Activity Service.

The categories are:

• Changing Lifestyle Recognition Award
• Community Club of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Disabled Sports Achiever of the Year
• Sports Achiever of the Year
• Unsung Hero Award
• Volunteer of the Year
• School Commitment to PE and Sport Award
• ‘I Will If You Will’ Sporting Female of the Year

Councillor Catherine Preston, deputy cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “The Bury Sports Awards give us the opportunity to recognise the borough’s sporting and rising stars, unsung heroes and community clubs. Hopefully they will inspire many more people across Bury to become more active and enjoy the benefits that a sporty and active lifestyle brings.”

Last year’s Volunteer of the Year went to Lucia Cronin, a dedicated ride leader who encourages women and families to cycle on fun, friendly and safe routes in Bury. The Changing Lifestyle Recognition Award, meanwhile, was won by Marie Farnworth who went on a personal journey successfully managing weight, controlling diabetes and improving physical activity levels.

To make a nomination, go to

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BSA18GEN

The winners will be presented with their awards by the Mayor of Bury at a celebratory event (details to be announced) and the winners will go forward to represent Bury at the Greater Manchester Awards later in the year.

For more information contact Bury Sports and Physical Activity Service on 0161 253 5893.

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Press release issued: 7 May 2018.

Picture: Last year’s Community Club of the Year Award winners: Street Shakers Dance and Fitness (Liz Norris and Natalie Berry) with Claire Cashmore MBE, Paralympics swimmer who was guest speaker.