NOMINATIONS are open for Worcester sportspeople, coaches or clubs who have had an outstanding year.

The City Of Worcester Sports Awards gala celebration evening will be held at Worcester County Cricket Ground, New Road, on Wednesday, February 13.

Shortlisted nominees will be invited to what Worcester City Council promises to be "a scintillating event".

Winners of the city awards will be put forward for the Herefordshire and Worcestershire County Awards, which are contested by seven local authorities across the two counties.

Last year, Worcester sports people, coaches and clubs won four out of the 13 categories, with one coach going through to the Midlands Awards to be crowned coach of the year for the Midlands.

City council sports development officer, Peter Mackenzie-Shaw said: "I urge anyone who knows of a person who has made a special contribution to sport in 2007 to fill in a nomination form and return it to me no later than Monday, January 28."

Entry forms can be obtained from www.sportworcester.com, or by contacting Mr Mackenzie-Shaw on 01905 722317 or e-mailing him at pmackenzieshaw @worcester.gov.uk