THE Association of Irish Riding Clubs (AIRC), is seeking nominations for the 2017 Lancelot Awards to celebrate the organisations clubs, members and volunteers.

The annual salute to excellence, courage, commitment and dedication starts today with nominations open and Riding Clubs around the country are now invited to submit their nominations.

Clubs can submit nominations for Club of the Year, Club Secretary of the Year and Club Member of the Year. Nominations must be submitted via the electronic forms which were distributed to each club secretary’s club mail account.

Individual members can also submit nominations for Person of the Year Award via this link.

Nominations close at midday on Friday, November 3rd 2017.

Short listed nominees from the last year are not eligible for re-nomination this year.

A.I.R.C. chairman, Tony Ennis said: “This is your opportunity to recognise another member, club official or a volunteer who reserves to be awarded for their hard work and dedication. Without volunteers, our Association would not function so I encourage our clubs to get involved in this years awards and to submit their nominations as soon as possible.”