NOMINATIONS for the this year’s Burnley Community Sports Awards are now open. The event will be hosted by Mark Foster, England’s most decorated Olympic male swimmer. All shortlisted nominees will be invited to the prestigious ceremony to hear the winners announced by Foster at Burnley Mechanics Theatre on July 10. Categories to nominate in include club and coach of the year and volunteer of the year. Coun John Harbour, Burnley Council’s executive member for leisure and culture, said: “These awards are a great opportunity to celebrate the people of Burnley.” Nominations and details can be found at www.burnley.gov.uk/sportsawards.
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