The first award of the evening at Crystal Palace’s prestige player-of-the-year do will celebrate members of the Red and Blue Army who follow Palace up and down the country.

And the Fan of the Year is another where our readers can play their part in deciding the winner on the night.

We would like you to nominate your chosen fan and, in not more than 100 words, give an explanation as to why you think he or she should be named winner.

There are no particular rules and regulations to the voting process.

This one is open to you to say why your chosen fan stands out amongst the many loyal and dedicated Palace fan base.

Once your nominations are received the voting panel here at the Croydon Guardian will choose the lucky fan.

The winner and a guest will be invited by the Croydon Guardian to come along on Saturday, May 15, and collect their award.

HOW TO VOTE

BY E-MAIL: Send an e-mail to gmoody@london.newsquest.co.uk with the name, address and phone number of the fan you are nominating, as well as your own contact details, telling us in no more than 100 words why you think he or she should be named overall winner.

BY POST: Follow the same guidelines above. Write to Palace player of the year, Croydon Guardian, Unecol House, 819 London Road, North Cheam, SM3 9BN.

CLOSING DATE: Friday, April 30.