Applications for the annual Beyond Sport awards for organisations, clubs and teams working in sport for development, opened yesterday.

There are 12 categories for the Beyond Sport Awards 2012 covering the entire sporting spectrum of health, social inclusion, corporate and social responsibility, and philanthropy.

These categories are split into three clear sections – Beyond Sport Community Awards; Corporation and Federation Awards; and the Judges' Awards.

The Shortlisted entries from each category will receive:

• A free invitation to the Beyond Sport Summit 2012 in London taking place July 22-25.
• Support in travel to and accommodation during the Beyond Sport Summit 2012
• Access to Beyond Sport's global network of international sports organisations, company leaders, and influential political figures
• Opportunities for business mentoring and to become members of the most influential group of social entrepreneurs ever assembled around sport
• Promotion on a global platform through Beyond Sport's outlets and partners

Winners of the awards will receive a number of benefits including global recognition, strategic business support and exclusive access to partnerships.To read more and to apply, see here: http://www.beyondsport.org/the-awards/index.php