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Friday, 24 August 2007, 11:10 GMT 12:10 UK

Nominate Wales' unsung hero

Wales flag Do you know someone who helps others take part in sport within your community?

If so, why not nominate them for the BBC's search for 'Sports Unsung Hero of 2007'?

  • We are looking for an individual who, on a voluntary basis, makes a difference to sport within your area.

  • They must give their time and talents to enable others to participate in sport.

  • This may be in helping an individual, group, team or teams.

  • This sport can be at any level.

  • They must be someone who gains no financial reward for their time and effort.

    UNSUNG HERO NOMINATION
    Download explanation form

    Download nomination form

  • They must be aged 16 years or over.

    The search for sport's Unsung Hero is taking place across the United Kingdom.

    The Wales winner will be unveiled at the BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year show on Sunday, 2 December at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport.

    He or she will then be invited to the Sports Personality of the Year show in London on Sunday 9 December along with the winners from other areas, where an overall winner will be announced.

    Northern Ireland, Scotland, East, East Midlands, London, North East & Cumbria, North West, South, South East, South West, West, West Midlands, Yorkshire, East Yorkshire & Lincolnshire will also nominate their unsung heroes.

    Last year Mandy Keating of Georgetown Boys & Girls Football Club, near Merthyr Tydfil, won the Wales award.

    HOW TO MAKE A NOMINATION

    To enter, you will need to complete all sections of the nomination form (note: users reading this article via our mobile service will need to view this page on a pc to enter online).

    Send the completed form before the closing date of Saturday 3 November to:

    BBC Sports Unsung Hero 2007
    BBC Wales Sport
    Broadcasting House
    Llandaff
    Cardiff
    CF5 2YQ

    Alternatively, you can complete your application online - remembering that all sections need to be filled in. Any nomination that doesn't include details of the nominee cannot be accepted.

    Submit form online

    Your nominee must be informed and have agreed to being entered.

    Nominees may be asked to appear on BBC TV and/or radio.

    The judges' decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding their decision.




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