NOMINATIONS for an awards scheme praising the contribution made by people involved in North-East disabled sports are now open.

The North East Disability Sports Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions North East athletes, coaches and clubs have made to disability sport across the region in 2014.

Award categories include Male and Female Personality, Young Male and Female Achiever, Club, Coach and Participant of the Year, and a Service to Sport award.

The 2013 awards saw over 100 individuals and clubs nominated for the eight awards on offer and the 2014 ceremony will be held at The Stadium of Light on in Sunderland on February 18.

To nominate, visit www.nedsa.co.uk.

The closing date is January 9.