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Hartlepool’s annual sports awards is back for another year and nominations are now open to recognise exceptional sports achievers across the town.

The Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sport Awards, formerly known as the Hartlepool Sports Council Awards, is searching for the town’s best sporting achievements over the past 12 months, focusing on clubs, schools and individuals.

In its 44th year, the sports awards has been re-branded in tribute to Gus Robinson, a popular boxing promoter before his death in 2011.

The decision came after the Gus Robinson Foundation became part of The PFC Trust earlier this year.

The winners of last year's Hartlepool Sports Council Annual Awards 2022. Picture by FRANK REID

The awards night is taking place on Wednesday, November 29, at the Hartlepool College of Further Education, in Stockton Street.

Kelly Brooks, operations manager for The PFC Trust, said: “For more than 40 years, the Hartlepool Sports Council has been identifying talented athletes and supporting them with small grants and an annual awards ceremony.

"These awards are a fantastic way to celebrate the fantastic sporting achievements across Hartlepool’s clubs and schools, and this years are extra special because they will recognise the work Gus Robinson and the Gus Robinson Foundation has done to help sport in this area.

"The Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sport Awards will highlight the successes across the town and provide an opportunity to thank our volunteers and coaches for the amazing work and time they put into our community sports.”

Gemma Fox of Hartlepool Rugby Club was named Coach of the Year at last year's Hartlepool Sports Council Annual Awards.

Flashback to last year’s Hartlepool Sports Awards winners

Hartlepool’s world boxing champion Savannah Marshall and internationally recognised football official Gary Beswick are just two sports figures that have been recognised in recent years.

Last year, tributes were paid to another late local businessman, Alby Pattison, who was was named personality of the year after his death.

Nominations include Coach of the Year (any age), Services to Sport (any age), Primary School Sports Person of the Year (under 11 years), Secondary School Sports Person of the Year (under 16 years), Hartlepool Sports Personality (over 16 years), Outstanding Team of the Year, Outstanding Club of the Year and Keith Hewitson Volunteer of the Year (non-coaching role).

Nominations are now open and can be made online at https://www.hartlepoolsport.co.uk/gusrobinsonhartlepoolsportawards before Friday, November 17.

Gus Robinson Hartlepool Sports Awards nominations now open: Here’s how to submit your entries