Don't forget to submit your nominations for 2023 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards
Details of the eagerly awaited 2023 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, were announced during a press launch at Áras an Chontae.
The coveted awards will be presented at a gala presentation function in the Longford Arms Hotel on Friday, November 24 at 8pm.
2023 has been a great year for sport in Longford, with huge achievements from many athletes and sporting organisations. These achievements are far beyond what would be expected of a small county.
The Longford Leader and Longford Sports Partnership encourages people to nominate the achievements of our talented sports people over the past year. These people are leaders in their chosen sport and without realising it, are inspiring others to get involved.
The Longford Leader Sports Star Awards scheme is a continuation of the very successful Longford Sports Awards, initiated by Longford Sports Partnership in 2012.
After four consecutive years, 2012 - 2015 inclusive, there was no awards ceremony in 2016, however, they returned in impressive style in 2017, with Ganly’s as the lead sponsor in association with Longford Sports Partnership and the Longford Leader. The awards were also presented in 2018 and 2019. As the world battled against the Covid-19 pandemic the awards didn’t take place in 2020 or 2021 but they returned in fantastic style last year.
Award Categories and How to Nominate
The public are invited to submit your nominations for the 2023 Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, via email to [email protected]
When submitting your nomination, clearly state the nominees name, club and sport and outline the reasons for the nomination.
If you don’t have access to email, don’t worry, as nominations can also be posted to Longford Leader Sports Star Awards 2023, Longford Leader, Market Square, Longford N39 KN82.
Please note that the closing date for submission of nominations is 10am on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Ten award recipients will be selected from the nominees submitted by the public and we are also seeking nominations for the following five awards;
- Hall of Fame Award (Exceptional Service to Sport)
- Club Volunteer of the Year Award
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award
- Sports Ability Award
- Team of the Year Award.
A selection committee will adjudicate on the nominations.
Each of the winners will be presented with a memento in recognition of their achievement at a gala presentation function in the Longford Arms Hotel on Friday, November 24, 2023 at 8pm and they will also be in the running for the coveted title of Overall 2023 Longford Leader Sports Star of the Year.
There is a vast array of vibrant and well organised sporting clubs and groups across county Longford and you can be sure that the selection committee for the Longford Leader Sports Star Awards, in association with Longford Sports Partnership, will take note of all achievements, whether it is in Athletics, Basketball, Boxing, Canoeing, Community Games, Cricket, Cycling, Equestrian events, GAA (Gaelic Football & Hurling), Golf, Motor Sport, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Triathlon or Water Sports, into consideration when they sit down and complete their deliberations ahead of the gala awards dinner.