THE DUDLEY News has begun its search for the sports personality of 2012 and want our readers to nominate deserving candidates.

It can be a great servant to a club, someone who has excelled at their sport or even an unsung hero.

The candidates must be from or represent a club in the Dudley area.

Nominations close on Monday December 17 and the list will be narrowed down to four candidates.

Email your nominations with their name, age, address, contact number (if possible) and what they have achieved to matt.maher@midlands.newsquest.co.uk

Alternatively, post them to Matt Maher, St John’s House, St John’s Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1EH or drop them into our office at the same address.