The district's young sportspeople can be recognised for their prowess and win grants.

The Epping Forest Young Sports Awards 2019 is open for nominations until 23 November 2018.

Winners can receive from £100 to £1000.

Last year’s winner Christianna Vitanova has used her award to help her pay for specialist coaching in her discipline Rhythmic Gymnastics and attend training camps.

This coaching and extra support has allowed to continue her dream of competing at the Olympics.

Previous award winners have included Athlete Daniel Rowden, heptathlete and now GB American football star Naomi Harryman, and GB Ice Hockey player Glenn Billing.