Nomination window for the 45th annual Sport Awards are open.

The search is on for Hartlepool’s outstanding athletes, coaches and teams to be celebrated at the 45th annual Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sport Awards.

Photo by Michael Gant.

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Awards, organised by the PFC Trust, Hartlepool Sport and the Hartlepool Borough Council and the Sports Council.

The awards recognise the achievements and dedication of individuals and groups who have contributed to the fantastic sporting landscape across Hartlepool over the last 12 months.

The ceremony, hosted by PFC Trust chairman Shaun Hope, will take place on Thursday, November 14 at Hartlepool College of Further Education from 6pm.

Photo by Michael Gant.

This year’s event is generously supported by headline sponsor Plastic Processing Limited.

“The Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sport Awards is a highlight on the town's sporting calendar,” says Calvin George, COO of Hartlepool Sport.

“The awards have become such an important date in the calendar and the aim is to make them bigger and better each year.

“We have a rich sporting community within the town that deserves to be celebrated and recognised. It's fantastic to be able to celebrate the achievements of local talent and clubs in this way – so get nominating before it’s too late."

Photo by Michael Gant.

Nominations must be received before the deadline of 5pm on Thursday, October 31.

Last year's winners included Luke Swales from Pools Youth (Sports Personality of the Year), Kim Ross from KR Dance (Coach of the Year), and West Hartlepool firsts (Team of the Year). 

Previous winners include boxer Savannah Marshall and assistant referee Gary Beswick.

This year, the Awards wants to recognise a new group of exceptional individuals and teams who have made a significant impact on the town’s sporting scene.

Categories are - Services to Sport (any age); Coach of the Year (any age); Primary School Sports Person(s) of the year, Rising Star (under 11yrs); Secondary School Sports Person(s) of the year, Rising Star (under 16yrs); Hartlepool Sports Personality (16+); Outstanding Team of the Year; Outstanding Club of the Year; Keith Hewitson Volunteer of the Year (non-coaching role).

**To nominate head to website www.hartlepoolsport.co.uk/gusrobinsonhartlepoolsportawards