Nottingham Ball Bois have been shortlisted in the Midlands Zone Readers' Awards 2012. The Ballbois are nominated in the 'Best LGBT Social/Community group' category.

In a great show of confidence for LGBT football in the region, Midlands rival teams Leicester Wildecats and Birmingham Blaze are also nominated. The shortlist is completed by Biirmingham theatre group Acting Out and the Birmingham Gay Symphony Orchestra.

To vote please go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9X3DK38 and remember to vote for the Nottingham nominees in the other categories too. Voting closes on Friday March 2nd, with the results announced on March 23.