NOMINATIONS for the second FA community awards are now open.

The awards, which were launched last year by the FA and community partners McDonald’s, aim to recognise and reward grassroots clubs and volunteers across the country.

Londoners are being urged to get involved and the London FA is calling on people from across the capital to make nominations for the eight award categories.

They are: Outstanding contribution to community football award, Volunteer of the year, Young volunteer of the year, coach of the year, FA charter standard community club, FA charter standard development club, FA charter standard club of the year and FA charter standard league of the year.

Nominations close on March 18 and a shortlist of candidates will be selected by a judging panel which will include Sir Geoff Hurst, Sir Trevor Brooking and members of the national media who are all involved in the search for the winners of these prestigious awards.

The eight national award winners will be announced at the FA and McDonald’s community awards dinner which is this year being held at Wembley on the day of the Community Shield on August 7.

Sir Geoff Hurst said: “Grassroots football is at the heart of the national game and every week across the country, people dedicate their time and energy to provide a professional, fun and rewarding football experience for the local community.

“We are delighted the FA and McDonald’s have recognised these clubs and individuals with the community awards and believe this is a great opportunity for us to celebrate the dedication and commitment shown by clubs, coaches, players and volunteers across the UK.”

For more information, or to make a nomination, visit londonfa.com, email info@londonfa.com or call 08707 743010.

If you live in Kent and would like to nominate, email lee.suter@kentfa.com for more information.