THE last 12 months have seen some superb achievements by Bromsgrove and Droitwich sportsmen and women, and to celebrate that success The Advertiser is beginning its search for the Sports Personality of the Year.

We want our readers to send in their nominations for the individuals who they think have hit the sporting heights in 2014.

It can be someone who has excelled at their chosen sport at any level, or even an unsung hero.

It could be a sportsperson who has made their mark at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, or someone who has represented their district in their chosen sport.

Nominees must represent Bromsgrove or Droitwich, or be a member of a local club and the deadline is midnight Friday, December 12.

The winners will be decided by an internet vote over Christmas and January 2015 on our website.

Email your nominations with a name, contact number and what they have achieved over the last year, to Peter McKinney at sportshounds@midlands.newsquest.co.uk Alternatively, post them to St John’s House, St John’s Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1EH.

Twitter users can name their choice by sending a tweet to @PeteMc78 Also you can also post nominations as comments at the bottom of this story on bromsgroveadvertiser.co.uk