THIS year's Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards have attracted a record number of nominations, organisers said this week.

More than 50 inspiring individuals, teams and groups have been nominated for their achievements both on and off the field in 13 categories.

The top two nominations in each category have been shortlisted, and the winners will be announced at a special ceremony on Thursday, July 9, at Malvern College, with the winners being put forward for the county sports awards in November.

It is the fifth year the event has been held by Malvern Hills District Council and it is once again being sponsored by UK Flood Barriers.

The evening is being hosted by BBC Hereford and Worcester presenter Andrew Easton and produced by Malvern based AN Event Services, and more than 200 guests have been invited to attend the ceremony.