The prestigious award targets young adults aged between 16 to 21 and considers their sporting achievements up until December 31, 2021.

It's not only open to athletes, but also high achieving referees, umpires and those in administration for their chosen sport.

The lack of opportunity to play sport last year saw the award placed on the back-burner.

"We're now hopeful there are high achievers in our community and we want to recognise those athletes in our local area," chairman Rob McDonald said.

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"The award will be in its 26^th year and we acknowledge the tremendous history it has captured with Emma George, Lauren Jackson, Scott Martin, Rebekah Keat, Britteny Cox, Jesse Featonby and James Willet, just to name a few, winning the award from our Albury-Wodonga region."

The committee selects a maximum of 12 finalists to attend the awards night, which is scheduled for Friday, March 4.

Each finalist is presented a $200 cheque, printed souvenir towel and a framed Border Mail article, while the winner receives a $2000 cheque and trophy.

Nominations close December 5.

You can visit the Sport Albury Wodonga website for more details and nomination forms.

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