The Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards are back!

Following a successful event last year, Melton Borough Council are bringing back the borough-based sports and physical activity awards - the Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards.

The awards provide the opportunity to recognise sporting successes and active lifestyle advocates across the Melton borough. Residents are encouraged to nominate people within the community who they believe should be celebrated for their achievements and dedication to sports, physical activity and health.

There are several award categories available for both young people and adults that residents can nominate towards, which include:

Children and Young People Awards:

• Let's Get Moving School Award
• Primary School Team of the Year
• Secondary School Team of the Year
• Junior Team of the Year
• Junior Club of the Year
• Junior Sportsperson of the Year
• Let's Get Moving Young Hero Award

Adult Awards:

• Team of the Year
• Group/Club of the Year
• Melton Inclusive Sport Physical Activity (MISPA) Person of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Let's Get Moving for Health Award
• Let's Get Moving Hero Award
• Let’s Get Moving Outstanding Contribution Award

Criteria for each award and the nomination submission form is available on the Melton Sports and Health Alliance website. 

Nominations are now open, and residents are able to nominate their chosen advocates until it closes on Monday 16th December 2024. Once all nominations have been received an independent panel will review all submissions and create a shortlist of nominees, which will be posted on the Melton Sports and Health Alliance website ahead of the awards ceremony which will take place at the Banqueting Suite at the Stockyard on Friday 24th January 2025. 

Councillor Pip Allnatt, Leader of the Council, said: 
“Last year’s Let’s Get Moving Melton Awards was a great success. It was humbling to listen to the stories and celebrate so many personalities within the community that have been instrumental in inspiring residents to lead a more active lifestyle.

“These awards are a great opportunity to acknowledge individuals, teams and groups who deserve recognition for their accomplishments to physical activity and health. Let’s make this year even bigger and nominate the people that deserve to have their achievements celebrated.”

More information and a limited number of tickets for the awards ceremony will be available to purchase closer to the event.

Follow Melton Sports and Health Alliance on social media for the latest updates: 
Twitter: @MeltonSportHA 
Facebook: Melton Sport and Health Alliance
Instagram: meltonsportha

Last year over 74 nominations were received from across the borough. Find out more about the 2023 event on our website.

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For more information please contact:
Name:  Evie Crane/Beth Parkinson
Melton Borough Council
Email: HealthyActiveCommunities@melton.gov.uk

For press queries contact: communications@melton.gov.uk