THE inaugural Romsey and District Sports Awards will celebrate the region’s sporting talent tonight.

Organised by Valley Leisure, which runs The Rapids in Romsey, in partnership with the Romsey Advertiser, the Daily Echo and David Wilson Homes, the awards attracted 46 different nominations across 11 categories.

Neil Barker, of Valley Leisure, said: “Who knew there was so much sporting talent in our region? We look forward to celebrating the many fantastic achievements.”

The 2014 sporting achievements of individuals and clubs in and around Romsey will be celebrated from 7pm at Crosfield Hall.

Congratulations to all the nominees.

Junior Team: Old Tauntonians & Romsey Cricket Club U15s, Romsey Youth FC U13 girls, Hursley Pony Club.

Junior sportsperson (boys): Harry Tulk (cricket), George Campbell (football/taekwondo), George Budden (equestrian), Ben Upfold (athletics), Isaac Fitzgerald (football), Harry Arthur (rugby/cricket), Josh Moore (rugby), George Ockwell (football).

Junior sportsperson (girls): Amy Teal (athletics), Hattie Rogers (sailing), Katie George (cricket and football) Emily Green (rowing), Victoria Leabeater (equestrian), Izzy Bryant (athletics), Amaya Scott (swimming), Ellie Millard (tennis).

Junior disability: Warren Clark (golf), George Tanner (football).

School team: Hampshire Collegiate’s U16 girls hockey, The Romsey School’s Year 8 netball team.

Sportsperson: Dave Cosens (rowing), Alice James (equestrian), Dan Penn-Newman (rugby).

Veteran sportsperson: Dave Wyatt (rowing), Maria Cornwall (powerlifting) Coach: Paul Hammick (football), Steve Harrison (swimming), David Kenyon (running), Heather Ashley (equestrian), David Miles (hockey) Volunteer of the year: David Miles (hockey), Will Riches (rugby), Deborah Leabeater (equestrian), Stuart Robertson (hockey), Phil Rowland (football), Sarah Rule (swimming), Clare Crossland (football).

Lifetime contribution: Graham Mason (football), Glenn Longland (cycling), Penny Edwards (hockey), David Miles (hockey), Jim Probert (cycling) Outstanding personal achievement: Scott Gilmour (cycling), Tom McCarthy (hockey), Isaac Fitzgerald (football), Amy Teal (athletics).