Entries are now open for the North West Leicestershire Let's Get Moving Awards - with more opportunities to recognise sporting successes and active lifestyle advocates in the area.

The annual awards will return in November to Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido with two ceremonies and more inclusive categories to acknowledge the district's achievements.

A new addition this year is an award that recognises active mums.

Childrens' Awards 2023

A child-friendly event will take place on Thursday, November 23, with five new categories to celebrate the successes from children across Ashby and North West Leicestershire, including:

•          Let's Get Moving School Award

•          Primary School Team of the Year

•          Secondary School Team of the Year

•          Junior Team of the Year

•          Junior Sportsperson of the Year

•          Let's Get Moving Young Hero

•          Activ8 School of the Year

Adults' Awards 2023

A more formal option for adults, will take place on Friday, November 24.

 This year's categories include:

•          Group of the Year

•          Coach / Instructor of the Year

•          Disabled Person of the Year

•          Let's Get Moving Unsung Hero

•          Let's Get Moving for Health

•          Sportsperson of the Year

•          Active Mums Award of the Year

•          Let's Get Moving For Life

•          Outstanding Contribution

Nominations can be made by September 30 HERE.

Last year, Rachel Ridgill, Chair of Grace Dieu Netball Club, received the Outstanding Contribution Award for the significant difference she makes to netball within the community.

Shaun Culpin, Coach at Coalville Town Football Club, who was also crowned Disability Activator of the Year for his dedication to the inclusive football team.

The awards provide a great opportunity for the community to recognise and reward local people, athletes, coaches, volunteers, sports clubs and schools within the district whose achievements and leadership inspire and motivate others.

Councillor Michael Wyatt, Portfolio Holder for Community Services at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: "Our district is becoming more physically active thanks to local advocates who inspire and push others to move more, join clubs and achieve through activity.

"The Let's Get Moving Awards is a great opportunity to recognise these efforts and encourage others to do the same.

"Entries are now open – if you've got an unsung hero in mind that has helped you or someone you know to be more active, now is the time to give them the praise they deserve."

For full details on how to nominate and the award categories, visit www.nwleics.gov.uk/letsgetmovingawards.