AN AMMANFORD man has been nominated for an award in recognition of his volunteering work in football.
Sion Thomas 19, of Ammanford has recently been nominated for the FAW Grassroots Volunteer of the year.
Sion, a former pupil from Ysgol Dyffryn Aman has been shortlisted for the award for his work in the development of the new learning disability football section at Ammanford AFC.
He has led the training sessions and organised participation in the West Wales Pan Disability Football League Festivals.
The section started in January 2019 and since then, has 10 new members regularly training.
A club spokesman said: "As a 19 year old, Sion shows great maturity in his organisation and development . It's refreshing to see a young person giving so much to grassroots football."
Sion is also a Platinum Ambassador for YACymru who inspire a generation to have a lifetime enjoyment of sport.
You can vote for Sion at fawtrust.cymru/get-inspired/news/volunteer2019/
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here