YOUNG sports stars will receive awards from Britain's Strongest Man at an annual ceremony later this month.

Dartford born Terry Hollands, the current holder of the Britain's Strongest Man title, will present awards recognising the achievements of Dartford's young athletes.

Sport Awards 2008, organised by Dartford Council, will take place at Princes Park Community Stadium, Grassbanks, Dartford, on March 26.

Portfolio holder for sport, Councillor Patsy Thurlow, said: "The awards are there to celebrate the top sporting talent coming out of Dartford, and Terry is a perfect representation of this."

Categories for the young athletes awards include sports club of the year, coach of the year and recognise a wide range of sports.

Nominations are now closed.

To find out more information, visit the website dartford.gov.uk/sportsawards