Nominations are now open for this year’s Bedford Sports and Physical Activity Awards, being hosted in person for the first time since before the pandemic in December 2019.
While the 2020 ceremony was cancelled entirely, the 2021 edition was hosted virtually with eleven winners across a vast array of categories celebrating individual success, team achievements and charity advancements.
The awards have been extended this year to thirteen categories ranging from Adult and Junior Personalities of the Year and Disability Sports Personality of the Year through to awards recognising schools, clubs and coaches.
There is also an Unsung Hero of the Year Award, won in 2021 by the late Paula Bailey, who dedicated a decade to to Modernian Swimming Club, working on funding for the club all the way up to her untimely passing.
Celebrating Bedford’s sporting greatness
Taking place on Monday 5th December at Bedford’s illustrious Corn Exchange, the ceremony returns in person for the first time since 2019.
Last time, winners and special commendations came from a wide range of sports and individuals, with a special appearance from world renowned tennis umpire, James Keothavong.
Other winners from the last edition include equestrian star, Sarah Bullimore who has enjoyed another successful year aboard her mount, Corouet while the Junior award went to sprinter, Etienne Maughan.
Read: Bedford’s Bullimore lands stellar performance for second at Burghley Horse Trials
The Adult Disability award went to wheelchair tennis’ Dermot Bailey, who made his Paralympic debut in Tokyo.
Riverside Tennis Club, Bedford Hockey Club and Westfield Primary School were among the other winners in a wide-ranging celebration.
Nominations across all categories are now open with a deadline of Tuesday 15th November.
You can make your nominations and see the criteria for all of the categories by visiting Bedford Borough Council’s Sports Awards website here or by visiting www.bedford.gov.uk/sportsawards.
