by Gráinne Connolly
Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum recently launched its annual Sports Awards for 2017.
The awards, which are organised by the Sports Forum on behalf of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council (FODC), recognise and celebrate the achievements of athletes and teams from the council district during 2017.
Nominations for the awards are now being accepted from members of the public.
The following are the award categories included:
- Senior Sports Personality (18 years and over)
- Junior Sports Personality (14 – 18 years old)
- Juvenile Sports Personality (14 years and under)
- Senior Sports Team
- Junior Sports Team
- Coach of the Year
- Disability Sports Coach of the Year
- Service to Sport
- Outstanding Achievement Award
Speaking at the launch of this years awards, the Chairman of FODC, Councillor Stephen McCann said:
“Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with Fermanagh & Omagh Sports Forum, is delighted to launch the 2017 Sports Awards.
"The awards are a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate the success of our local sporting talent.
"I encourage residents to get involved and submit their nominations for the awards.”
The Chairperson of Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum, Bernie Fox said:
“The Sports Awards gives us an opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication of our sports women, men, girls and boys.
"It is fitting that the awards also recognise the important role of coaches and volunteers and we look forward to receiving award nominations from members of the public over the coming weeks.”
It's not necessary to submit a number of nominations for one candidate as the final shortlist of nominees will be compiled by Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum and will not be based on the number of nominations received.
Award winners will be announced at the Fermanagh and Omagh Sports Forum Awards evening at the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh, on Friday 23 February 2018.
Nomination forms can be downloaded from the council website: http://www.fermanaghomagh.com/app/uploads/2017/10/2017-Sports-Awards-Leaflet.pdf
They are also available at The Grange, Omagh; Omagh Leisure Complex; Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen and the Townhall, Enniskillen; Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown; and Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea.
Forms must be received by Friday 5th Janurary 2018 at 5pm.