THE finalists for the Journal Sports Awards have been chosen.

Judges met at the end of last week where they shortlisted three finalists in each category.

The winner of each award will be announced at the black-tie event on Friday, November 4 at the Ray Mac (7pm).

Olympian Iwan Thomas MBE, who is a champion 400 metre runner, will compere the event, which is back for the first time in a decade.

The top three for each award are:

Senior Team of the Year: Amesbury Town, South Wilts Cricket Club and Salisbury RFC.

Community Club of the Year: South Wilts Cricket Club, City of Salisbury Athletics and Bemerton Heath Harlequins.

Disability Sports Personality of the Year: Warren Clark.

Outstanding Service to Sport in South Wiltshire: Nell Walker, Chris Garvey and Dave Amey.

Outstanding progression in a sport: Brodie Trayhorn, Liam Thornhill and Jaymee Domoney.

Football Player of the Year: Charlie Aldridge, Shaun Prentice and Eddie Perrett.

Rugby Player of the Year: Cadan Murley, Rob Larcombe and Richard West.

Coach of the Year: Lee Duckett, Dave Amey and Karen Musselwhite.

Country Sports: Lucy Butt, Ian Peirce and Roger Hunt.

Cricket Player of the Year: Will Wade, Rich Cridge and James Hayward.

Hockey Player of the Year: Nick Easterbrook, Alana Mercer and Miranda MacTaggart.

Athlete and Swimmer of the Year: Aaron Wilson, Jaymee Domoney and Natalie Thomas.

Some of the chosen athletes will be chosen for Sports Personality, Male Sports Personality and Female Sports Personality.

Journal editor and publisher Bill Browne said: "The line-up for November 4 really is an exciting one.

"I am delighted Iwan Thomas has agreed to be our host and we believe we might have some other exciting guests to announce very soon.

"The judging is done and I can see it’s going to have representation from across the region.

"There’s no doubt the Sports Awards are back and in some style."

Everyone who wishes to attend, including those nominated, must buy a £40 ticket.

Full details here www.salisburyfc.co.uk/index.php/shop#!/Salisbury-Journal-Sports-Awards-2016/c/21069484/offset=0&sort=normal