Recognising sporting heroes in Westminster

Westminster council is calling on

residents and businesses to nominate their sporting heroes for its new

Active Westminster Awards.

The awards recognise the many sporting individuals, clubs and other

organisations who make a real difference to their community through

sport and physical activity.

This could include outstanding sports coaches, future young talent,

and volunteers who go above and beyond to promote active lifestyles in

their local communities.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to an awards ceremony at

Lords Cricket Ground on 19th November and winners could walk away with a

range of prizes including sports centre membership and sports

equipment.

The 11 categories are: Physical activity, Health and wellbeing

project; Inclusive and active; Active school; Active place; Sports club;

Champion of the future; London Youth Games; Coach or community exercise

instructor; Active volunteer; Active resident and Outstanding

contribution.

Cllr Steve Summers, Westminster's cabinet member for customer

services and communities, said: "We know that there are countless

numbers of people in Westminster who are making a real difference to the

lives of others in their communities, either by promoting healthy

lifestyles or encouraging them to take part in sports across the city.

"These awards are just a small step in highlighting the important and

often essential contribution of Westminster's sporting heroes who

sometimes go unrecognised."

Westminster Council is running the Awards in partnership with NHS

Westminster.

Anyone who lives and works in Westminster can be nominated.

Nominations are open for entry until 20th September 2010 and can be

made online at

http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/leisureandculture/active/active-awards/