This year's Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have attracted a record number of entries.

One hundred and thirteen nominations have been received in the popular annual award scheme - five more than the previous high in 2009.

Now in its fifth year, the three finalists in each of the 12 categories will be announced later this month, while the winners will be unveiled on November 25 at a special ceremony at Folly Farm.

Clr. Rob Lewis, cabinet member for sport, said the Sport Pembrokeshire Award scheme is one of the most popular in Wales, attracting large numbers of nominations every year.

"The scheme is a chance for us to celebrate the high standard of skill and talent in sport in Pembrokeshire - not forgetting all the hard work and effort which also goes into it," he said.

"We are delighted to have received yet again this year so many nominations, spanning a huge cross-section of sports, from bowls to sailing, gymnastics and dance - as well as the more traditional football, rugby and athletics entries."

He added: "I would like to take the opportunity to thank our main sponsors - Valero, The Western Telegraph, Folly Farm and Radio Pembrokeshire - for their continuing support."

Ben Field, manager of Sport Pembrokeshire - the sports development arm of Pembrokeshire County Council - said: "These awards are our chance to celebrate sporting success and effort in the county.

"Everyone nominated deserves recognition for their achievements; whether as performer, coach, teacher or organiser - and all nominees are invited, along with guests, to attend the awards special presentation evening on November 25 at Folly Farm.

"If any other member of the county's sporting fraternity wishes to attend, please contact the Sport Pembrokeshire office on 01437 776187 without delay as places are limited."

This year's nominations are as follows:

Coach of the year - Kelly Mayhew, Rhys Harry, Ian Poole, Stuart Coulson, Mark Powell, Angela Miles, Paul Dowey, Nigel Rowland, Andy Grey, Tim Dyson, Graham Badham, Diane Davies, Melissa McPhee, Paul Hughes, Bernie Armstrong, Nikki Johnson, Ian Morris, Phillip Gwyther, Ross Taylor, Geraint Lewis.

Female sporting achievement - Heather Lewis, Becky Harries, Ceris Hewlings, Alexandra Ridge, Ffion Ashman, Hannah Lewis, Ellie Meopham, Angharad James.

Male sporting achievement - Oliver Simon, Paul Thomas, Harry Owen, Jason Cole, Simon Holliday, Sean Armstrong.

Boys (U16) sporting achievement - Luke Harries, David Omoregie, Josh Davies.

Girls (U16) sporting achievement - Amy Leahy, Carys Thomas, Megan Withers, Gabrielle Ridge, Ciara Macfarlane.

Disability sport award - Ben Hopkin, James Tyler, Rachel Bailey, Jacob Thomas, Brian Fargin, Richard and Steve Young.

Junior (U16) disability sport award - Jemma Bowie-Hallam, Adele Bevan, James Pugh, Harry Thomas, Emma Cox, Megan Donovan.

Unsung hero - Aileen Saunders, Jack Dudley, John Williams, Helen and Willy Matthews, James Greenhalgh, Phillip Thomas, Colin Deller, Dave Miller, Derek Hillier, Kevin Jenkins, Roger Pratt, Dave Edwards, Trevor Morgans.

Club organiser - Richard Lawrence, Ray Kane, Ros Phillips, Alex Iliat, Fay Omnet, Brian Morris.

Team achievement of the year - Fishguard Sea Cadets, Sir Thomas Picton School First XV Rugby Team, Saundersfoot Bowling Club Ladies Triples, Haverfordwest Golf Club Ladies Team, Clwb Rygbi Crymych, Pembrokeshire Puffins Disability Swim Club.

Junior (U16) team achievement of the year - Pembrokeshire County Swimming - Girls' Relay team, Pembroke Dock Harlequins Under 12s, Meghan Taylor and Findlay Coombes, Pembrokeshire Harriers Under 15 Team, Kilgetty Junior Cricket Team, The Pembrokeshire Junior Triathlon Club, Ghetto Soldiers Street Dance Team, Sir Thomas Picton School, Greenhill School U16 Boys Football Team, Tenby United Sharks U11s Rugby Team, Sir Thomas Picton School Athletics Team, Whitland U8s TAG rugby team, Gymnastic and Movement for People with Disabilities Team (and coaches and Haverfordwest Gym Club).

Contribution to school sport award - Carrie Slack, Tai Durey, Julie Campbell, Finola Findlay, Matthew Rees, Eleri Williams, Angela Nicholls, STP First Rugby XV, Paul Harries, Tom Darcy, Year 10 GCSE pupils from Pembroke Secondary School, Ashley Newsham, Greenhill School U16s Football Squad, Liz Rowland.