DO you have a sporting hero? If so, you can recognise them at the returning Journal Sports Awards.

Sporting excellence in Salisbury and south Wiltshire is on the ascendancy, and that’s why we are teaming up with sponsors and sports groups across the region to bring a return of one of the most exciting nights of the year – after a ten-year absence.

The event is in partnership with a host of businesses in the area, who say they are keen to encourage individuals at all levels of improvement.

The search for sporting stars will take place in the coming weeks and culminate in a gala dinner on Friday, November 4.

Now, is the time to start telling us about the people in Salisbury and south Wiltshire who make sports a success in the region.

We want to find the year’s best sports personality, senior team, community club, coach, disability sports personality, footballer, rugby player, cricket player, hockey player, athlete, swimmer, indoor sports player, outdoor pursuits participant and the person who has made the most outstanding service to sport in south Wiltshire.

Bill Browne, editor and publisher of the Journal, said: “As well as recognising the cream of professional and elite sport across the region, we want to decorate people who represent the heart and soul of our sporting success."

“Right now we need readers’ help in finding the people who deserve to be honoured.

“Our Community Sports Personality of the Year could be someone who has put in hours coaching youngsters or adults - whether it be at football, tennis, cricket, rugby or whatever other sport.

“He or she may have put in years of selfless hard work to bring joy to others and help them develop their talents and become winners - or simply overcome the odds.

“Perhaps it could be one of the region’s many sporting heroes who help run teams in our local adult or junior football leagues. Or even one of those unpaid stalwarts who help run the leagues themselves - often putting time and money towards the cause.

“It could be someone who washes the kits, drives the team bus, makes the tea or who simply helps with vital fundraising to keep young - or old - sporting dreams alive.

“Or it could be a sponsor who has not just put their money behind a league, a team, a club, an individual or a project, but who has gone the extra mile in other ways to show they care. And have made a real difference.”

To nominate someone, email sportsawards@salisburyjournal.co.uk. Or nominate online by clicking here