BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero 2024 – make your nomination

Nominations are now open for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero award for 2024.

You can nominate the volunteers making your community better through sport on Unsung Hero or Arwr Tawel

All entries must be received before 23:59 GMT on Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

There will be 15 recipients of the Unsung Hero award – one from each of the BBC nations and regions. A judging panel of industry professionals will then decide on one overall winner, who will be announced live at the Sports Personality of the Year awards show, which will take place in December at MediaCityUK in Salford.

Last year’s winner was Des Smith – the “driving force” behind Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club since 1986.

Previous winners have taken the platform and grown their club networks to help more people locally, made appearances in national media, joined Olympic legacy boards, worked closely with government mental health initiatives, and consulted on Home Office projects to help young people at risk.

Dame Laura Kenny – Britain’s most decorated female Olympian – is the ambassador for the award, and spearheading the campaign for nominations.

She said: “I was eight when I joined Welwyn Wheelers – my local cycling club. If it wasn’t for the dedicated people that ran it, I might not have achieved everything I have in the sport. It’s so important to recognise these clubs and the people that bring their local communities together through sport.”

Alex Kay-Jelski, director of BBC Sport, said: “Behind every champion, medallist or record holder are the most incredible people who have spotted them, helped them, driven them, consoled them and made them believe. And they need honouring too.

“It is such an inspiring award, and I can’t wait to find out the stories behind our 15 winners for 2024.”