Athletic children from Congleton could win an award.

Congleton Leisure Centre service providers Everybody Health and Leisure have just announced that nominations for the 2023 Everybody Junior Awards are now open.

These awards will recognise and celebrate children aged 5-15 years for their inspirational efforts and contributions to local sporting and activity success in Cheshire East, between October 9 2022 and October 1 2023.

Congleton Leisure Centre recently reopened after a major revamp. (Photo: Congleton Nub News)

You can nominate Congleton teens and kids in categories including:

Active Family of the Year - A family that has shown immense dedication to remaining healthy and active together within the past 12 months.

Rising Swim Star - A swimmer participating in the Everybody Swim programme who always listens to instructions, is enthusiastic to achieve and gifted in the water. They also support other learners in the group and the swimming teacher too.

Sports Personality of the Year, for ages 5-8 years, 9-11 years and 12-15 years - Individuals who have competed and achieving at local, regional or national level in a sport or several sports, shown an ability to lead by example and support others.

Everybody Junior Member of the Year - An Everybody member who has shown great dedication to keeping healthy and active.

Unsung Junior Hero Award - Someone who has given their time to a local sports club or community group, ensuring that they can provide their services to as many people as possible.

You have two months to nominate a local young sporting hero. (Image - Macclesfield Nub News)

Previous winners include skilled football players, martial arts stars, and many more.

Kerry Shea, Director of Health & Communities at Everybody Health and Leisure said: "We are very excited to welcome back the Everybody Junior Awards for 2023! They are one of our favourite awards of the year and we love hearing the fantastic stories of our young local athletes.

"We can't wait to read all your nominations and we are sure there will be some difficult decisions when it comes to picking the winners, so please get your nominations in today."

After the success of last year, presenting the Junior Awards within local clubs and school assemblies, Everybody are delighted to be doing the same this year and cannot wait to celebrate with the nominee's family, friends, teachers and club representatives.

Nominations for the Everybody Junior Awards 2023 will close on Sunday October 1, find out more information and how to nominate ON THIS LINK.

Click the red link above this image to nominate someone.

Everybody are a big employer in the local area.

They are currently hiring locally for a Graphic Designer, and also for Swim staff at their Macc Leisure Centre on Priory Lane.