Today we focus on the nominees in the Sports Personality Of The Year category in the countdown to the Examiner Community Awards on May 31 at the Galpharm Stadium.

SANDAL BMW and Mini are West Yorkshire’s largest privately owned BMW and Mini group and are proud to be supporting the Sports Personality Of The Year category in the Examiner Community Awards.

Sandal Huddersfield’s Dealer Principal Richard Avery said: “We couldn’t be more delighted to sponsor this award.

“The BMW Group is the official automotive partner of London 2012, making this the perfect sporting alliance.”

Sandal is working with local athletes Emily Freeman and Hannah Cockroft, supporting their endeavours to qualify for Team GB and ParalympicsGB.

Emily and Hannah will present the award with Sandal.

Sandal BMW and Mini have been involved with the local Huddersfield community since taking over the BMW/Mini dealership in 2008 from JCT600.

Sandal are on track to open their new state-of-the-art dealership on Leeds Road in time for the London 2012 Games which will provide a stunning gateway into Huddersfield.

Find out more at www.sandalhuddersfieldbmw.co.uk or phone 01484 515515.