The stage is set for a celebration of the best in Norfolk sportsmanship at the Norfolk Sports Awards 2016.

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The finalists for each of the 14 categories were revealed last month and tonight the winners will be announced.

The special ceremony will take place at Open in Norwich and will be hosted by Sky Sports presenter Simon Thomas.

The Eastern Daily Press is acting as a media partner and will be covering the award ceremony right here this evening.

The finalists for this year's Norfolk Sports Awards listed alphabetically:

Community Club of the Year:

- Attleborough Boxing Club

- Great Yarmouth Basketball Club

- Norwich Dragons Hockey Club

Volunteer Coach of the Year:

- Jane Hawgood

- Mark Dare

- Roy McGee

Young Sportsperson of the Year:

- Alfie Hewett

- Emma Dolan

- Mollie Patterson

Female Sportsperson of the Year:

- Jessica-Jane Applegate

- Kimberley Morrison

- Sophie Mckinna

The Sporting Village of the Year:

- Downham Market

- Fakenham

- Hethersett

The Sporting Business of the Year:

- Aviva

- Canham Consulting Ltd

- TRO

High Performance Coach of the Year:

- Alex Pinniger

- Mark Dare

- Michael Utting

Sports Team of the Year:

- City of Norwich AC Under 15 Girls Cross Country Awards

- Swardeston Cricket Club

- Norfolk Under 13 Girls Sportshall Champions

The Primary Sporting School of the Year:

- Avenue Junior

- Rollesby

- Woodlands

The Secondary Sporting School of the Year:

- Aylsham High School

- Clare School

- Flegg High School

Services to Disability Sport:

- Jamie Wells

- Les Dedman

- Special Olympics Norfolk

Male Sportsperson of the Year:

- Colin Oates

- Chris Baker

- Joe Skipper

BBC Unsung Hero:

- Graham Sampson

- Jo Tubby

- Patricia Hollis