Following the completion of judging panels for this year's Active Suffolk Awards that is taking place on Friday next week, Active Suffolk are delighted to announce the shortlisted nominees.

The Active Suffolk Awards is a prestigious event which celebrates the achievements of sports men and women across the county, as well as individuals working within the leisure sector, schools and organisations who are working tirelessly to encourage, support and empower local people to be more physically active in Suffolk.

The confirmed shortlisted nominations from each of the categories include:

Sports Personality of the Year, Supported by BBC Radio Suffolk

• Lydia Walmsley
• Jasmin Taylor
• Leon Dunnett

Young Sports Personality of the Year, Sponsored by Places Leisure

• Will Ellard
• Darcy Gladwell
• Isaac Kingham

The Active Unsung Hero, Sponsored by Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council

• Harry Baalham-Williams
• Tony Pennock
• Chris Bower and Sharon Calton
• Richard Horrex

Inclusivity Champion of the Year, sponsored by Active Suffolk

• Andrew Cassy
• David George
• Ben Poole

Active Community of the Year, Sponsored by East Suffolk Council

• Halesworth Couch to 5K
• Unphazed Fitness
• Kesgrave War Memorial Community Centre

Activity Champion of the Year, Sponsored by Everyone Active

• Julie Stokes
• Callum Foster
• Michelle Hewitt

Inclusive Organisation of the Year, sponsored by Ipswich Borough Council/Ipswich Fit

• Foggies Theatre Group
• Bike Active North Suffolk
• Glutes and Guts Fitness

The Active Club of the Year, Sponsored by Suffolk New College

• Sudbury Sporting Memories
• Haverhill Running Club – Junior Committee
• Worlingham RoadRunnerz

Active Education Provider of the Year, Sponsored by Larking Gowen

• Albert Pye Community Primary School
• St Mark's Catholic Primary School
• Copleston High School

Active Team of the Year, Sponsored by FMG Consulting

• Kirkley & Pakefield Youth F.C. Jewels U12 Girls
• Wattisham Blades 1 Netball Team
• Endeavour Ipswich Basketball Club

Innovative Project of the Year, Sponsored by University of Suffolk

• ActivLives BreatheFit
• Sport for Confidence
• Sport Sense/Aspire Basketball/Community PRAXIS
• Ipswich Town Foundation/Suffolk Constabulary DIVERT

In addition to the eleven award categories which were open for public nominations, Active Suffolk will also be presenting the Active Change Award sponsored by Abbeycroft, and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The winners will be announced at the ceremony taking place at Trinity Park on Friday 15th November and will be shared on the Active Suffolk social media platforms.