Zach Abbott has been nominated for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award.
The defender, who recently celebrated his 18th birthday, has enjoyed a positive season for Forest's B Team, helping Warren Joyce's side reach the Premier League 2 play-offs, Premier League Cup semi-final and victory in the Nottinghamshire FA Senior Cup final.
Abbott was a regular under Joyce this season, establishing himself as a key cog in defence whilst also stepping into midfield on a number of occasions, displaying versatility in his game.
Head of Academy Chris McGuane said: "It is fantastic recognition that Zach has been shortlisted for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season and he deserves to be in contention for winning this award. Still only a scholar, Zach has had the opportunity this season to be challenged playing for the B Team excelling with his performances both in training and in fixtures.
"Zach has displayed a full commitment to developing both on and off the pitch. Achieving success on the pitch, he has been exposed to playing a number of competitions as well as competing in best vs best fixtures both here in the UK and abroad against other top European teams. Zach has also achieved academically this season in the classroom and his dedication has seen him achieve a Triple Distinction Star in his BTEC and a Distinction in his Sporting Excellence Programme."
"Zach is a fantastic person who is a credit to his family and our Academy. We wish him well with this nomination."
Joining Abbott in the shortlist are Tottenham Hotspur's Jamie Donley, Will Lankshear and Jude Soonsup-Bell, West Ham United's George Earthy and Callum Marshall, Chelsea's Leo Castledine and Reading's Michael Stickland.
The winner will be announced at the Premier League Academy Awards Dinner on Wednesday 22 May 2024.