NOMINATIONS are now being taken for the FA Community Awards to celebrate the unsung heroes of grassroots football.
The Football Association and McDonalds are calling for people from across York and North and East Yorkshire for nominations in eight award categories.
The eight categories are: Outstanding Contribution to Community Football Award, Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Coach of the Year, FA Charter Standard Community Club, FA Charter Standard Development Club, FA Charter Standard Club of the Year and FA Charter Standard League of the Year.
To find out more about the awards and nominate an individual club or league from your area, log onto www.thefa.com/yourgame
Nominations close on March 18.
The winners will be announced at Wembley on the day of the Community Shield, August 7.
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