Sport can often be a door to achievement, whether that's excelling in one in particular or applying the discipline picked up to academic work.
The Leicester Mercury is looking for nominations for individuals who are doing just that for its Young Achiever Awards 2014 and the sport category.
They aim to highlight those going above and beyond to reach their potential.
Last year's winner Raphell Thomas-Edwards impressed the judges thanks to his prowess on the basketball court.
Part of Great Britain's under 21 team, he was already showing great potential and had also taken part in the European Championships. His determination to excel at basketball had led to a full sporting and educational scholarship to university.
Winstanley Community College is sponsoring the sports achievement award alongside overall sponsor, Fullhurst Community College.
A spokesperson for Winstanley Community College, in Braunstone Town said: "We're delighted to sponsor the sports achievement award.
"We're an academy and an established specialist sports college, and so regard sport, physical activity and an exciting curriculum as being essential to the healthy bodies and healthy minds of all of our students.
"We're also at the forefront of a momentous change in the opportunities presented to 11-16 year olds in the west of Leicester. From the start of this academic year, Winstanley Community College has increased the options available by becoming an 11-16 school. This will enable our students to continue to develop both academically and through sport until they reach the age of 16."
We are asking schools, organisations and individuals to nominate people aged between 14 and 25 who are worthy of recognition due to their efforts. The winners of the 10 categories will be announced at a ceremony on December 4 at Leicester City's King Power Stadium.
Each will receive £250 and a trophy. Two category runners-up will receive £50 each and a certificate of merit.
Capital FM presenters Dino and Pete will again be hosting the ceremony.
The closing date for nominations is Sunday, October 19.
To nominate inline visit: www.leicestermercury.co.uk/youngachiever
