GET your nominations in for this year's Cumbria Sports Awards.

MotogP motorcycle racer James Ellison carried off the premier award last year when he was announced at the Sports Personality of the Yearbut who will it be this year.

Suggestions for the this prestigious award, along with the seven other categories that provide opportunities to recognise various levels of successful sport performances, in addition to the support services of administration and coaching.

The awards will be presented on Friday, November 25 at the annual presentation dinner at the Low Wood Hotel, Windermere.

Nominations by post or hand to the South Lakes Citizen should be marked Awards' and take the form of a short summary of the nomination's achievements in the past calendar year along with the sender's name, address and phone number for verification.

You can or send details directly to Cumbria Sport, 5 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PU.

Nominations can be made direct to Cumbria Sport on line at: www.cumbriasport.com Further details and a nomination form can be found on www.thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk The awards are: * Cumbria Junior Sports Award(18 yrs and under) - Finest achievement throughout the year by an individual .

* Cumbria Rising Star Awards(18 yrs and under) - Awarded to juniors who demonstrate high potential.

* Cumbria Sports Team (Junior) Award - Best team achievement throughout the year * Cumbria Sports Team (Senior) Award - Best team achievement throughout the year * Performance Award - People with Disability - Best single performance by an individual or team during the year (from a recognised disability).

* Cumbria Sports Performance Award - Best single performance by an individual or team during the year.

* Cumbria Service to Sport Award - Recognition of dedicated service to a sport(s) in Cumbria (regardless of length of time).

* Cumbria Sports Personality Award - Finest achievement throughout the year by an individual.

* Coach of the Year Award - Nominations limited to accredited NGB coaches only.