Category: Radio Nottingham; East Midlands TV

Date: 15.10.2004
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The BBC has launched its annual search to find Sport's Unsung Heroes.

BBC Radio Nottingham and BBC East Midlands Today are searching for the region's unsung sporting greats who will be honoured at the BBC East Midlands Sports Awards.

Last year's winner was Chris Gamble, a retired policeman who helped transform a sports ground near Melton Mowbray.

From painting the lines to organising teams, Chris was a shining example of the sort of person that is the lifeblood of sport across the county.

This year nominations are sought for individuals who, on a voluntary basis, make a difference to sport.

The person must be over 16 years of age and give their time and talents for free to enable others to participate in sport.

The East Midland Award winner will be revealed on Sunday 5 December at a gala night supported by Sport England and the East Midlands Development Agency which will be broadcast live on BBC Local Radio.

Mark Shardlow, Sports Editor at BBC East Midlands Today, says: "There are lots of people like Chris who give so much time and effort without pay to make sport happen for other people.

"We want to recognise them and help encourage others to give something back to sport."

Nomination forms can be downloaded from bbc.co.uk/sportspersonality or collected from the reception area of Radio Nottingham.

Information can also be found on Ceefax page 397.