Time to nominate your Moorlands sporting heroes

Give your local sporting stars a chance to shine by nominating them for this year's Staffordshire Moorlands Sports Awards.

The Awards, co-ordinated by the District Council, will take place in the Stateroom at Alton Towers in May and the nominations are now open.

With awards for individuals, teams, coaches and volunteers who live, study or work in the District there's a category to recognise sporting achievement across the spectrum.

Anyone can make a nomination and the closing date is 28 February.

Councillor Mike Bowen, cabinet member for sport and leisure, said: "Sport unites people - whether as participants or spectators - and here in the Moorlands we have our own sporting success stories to celebrate.

"The deadline for nominations is fast approaching so please make sure your favourites don't miss out by submitting your entries now."

It's quick and easy to nominate - just submit your application online.