Countdown on to find Carmarthenshire’s sporting stars of 2014


The countdown is on to find Carmarthenshire’s sporting stars of 2014.
Nominations are now being invited for 12 categories of awards at the 2014 Sports Personality ceremony in January.
In its 17th year, the event hosted at Ffwrnes, is going to be even bigger and better with more guests being accommodated for.
The awards are organised by Carmarthenshire Council's sports development unit, in partnership with the Carmarthenshire Local Sports Council, and recognise the sporting achievements of athletes, coaches and volunteers across Carmarthenshire.
Executive board member for regeneration and leisure, Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “Carmarthenshire has an excellent reputation in Welsh sporting circles. The awards provide an opportunity to congratulate and honour the county’s accomplished sports stars and unsung heroes who keep their clubs on the go.”
Main sponsor is Owens Logistics and media partners are SWWMedia Ltd.
All nominations will be assessed by a panel and the winners announced during the awards ceremony.
Nominations closing date is November 21. Forms are available on our website or email Leisure@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
The categories are: Sports Personality; Young Sportsman; Young Sportswoman; Disabled Sportsman; Disabled Sportswoman; High Performance Sports Coach of the Year; Community Sports Coach of the Year; Sports Volunteer; Young Sports Volunteer; Team of the year; Young Team of the year; The Ryan Jones memorial award for outstanding services to sport and Carmarthenshire Sporting Hall of Fame. This category provides an opportunity to honour sportsmen, sportswomen and others from Carmarthenshire who have contributed to the legacy of sport and who are an inspiration for the next generation of sporting champions.

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