Time running out to get your nominations in for 2023 Leitrim Sports Star Awards

Time is running out if you want to get your nominations in for the 12th annual Leitrim Sports Star Awards, organised by the Leitrim Sports Partnership, which will take place on Saturday February 10, 2024 in the Lough Rinn Castle Hotel.

The purpose of the awards, featuring a four course meal followed by the awards and entertainment, is to acknowledge Individuals, Sports Clubs, Teams, Schools and Community Volunteers for their outstanding contributions to and achievements in sport and recreation in Leitrim.

The closing date for receipt of entries is Wednesday, January 3, 2024 so if you want to see somebody special honoured for their achievements in Leitrim Sport, you can use the form below or log onto www.leitrimsports.ie to download the form.

“Again, in 2023, there have been some excellent achievements both on an individual and team basis in Leitrim and we expect tough competition for the awards” said Declan Boyle, Co-ordinator, Leitrim Sports Partnership.

‘Club of the Year’ ‘The Board of Leitrim Sports Partnership decided that while the awards have recognised many individuals and teams over the last twelve years that it is time to recognise the great sports clubs in the County and not just those with the most silverware but the clubs who strive to improve the lives of their members and communities.’ stated Mick O‘Rourke, Chairperson of Leitrim Sports Partnership.

All of the awards aim to recognise not just people operating at the top level of their sport in the county but also to recognise people who provide the background support for their club and team” added Mick O’ Rourke. Volunteer of the Year is one such category. Nominations are directed to people who arrange community events that promote physical activity or people who give their time voluntarily to train teams, run clubs, have kits ready or who keep the pitches/facilities looking well for the big match days.

Juvenile Sports are well represented with two awards Sports Individual Junior and Juvenile Team of the Year. Each year these are two of the awards which receive the most nominations indicating how juvenile sport is flourishing in the county. School Teacher of the Year is to acknowledge the hard work of a sporting school, both primary & secondary, who not only excel at sporting competitions but those facilitate the sporting developments of the students by ensuring that sport is an important aspect of school life.

Team of the Year is open for nominations for any team regardless of the sport age or gender. It is always one of the most popular awards on the night. The Special Achievement Award is open to anyone who has achieved their personal best in their field, perhaps by overcoming some challenges in order to be able to participate.

The Hall of Fame award is one of the most special awards of the year and, unlike the others, the winner will be announced in advance of the awards. It is presented to someone who has given many years of service to sport in Co. Leitrim. Previous winners include Padraig Griffin, Packie McGarty, Maeve Quinn and last year’s winner was Patricia Griffin.

The overall award for Leitrim Sports Person of the Year will be chosen from the nominees from all other awards.

The closing date for receipt of nominations is Wednesday January 3, 2024. If you would like to nominate any Individual/School/Club /Team for one of the Awards please download a nomination form from www.leitrimsports.ie or complete the nomination form in the paper and submit to Leitrim Sports Partnership, Áras an Chontae, Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim.

Nominations will be shortlisted by our panel of judges and the winners will be announced on the night of the awards. Each winner will receive a specially handcrafted award and these awards will be presented by each of our generous sponsors.

Please feel free to contact us at any stage by calling 071 9650498 or emailing sports@leitrimcoco.ie