South Derbyshire sporting honours
South Derbyshire's fifth Annual Sports Award Ceremony was held at The Pingle School in Swadlincote on Tuesday 23rd September 2008.
The ceremony recognised the achievements of athletes, sports coaches, sports clubs and volunteers who play a part in running sport across the district.
For the first time nominations were received for all fourteen categories, including Sports Team of the Year, Sports Club of the Year, Performance Coach of the Year, and Sportsperson of the Year (see below for winners).
Sports Grants were also awarded to South Derbyshire Sports Stars to help with the costs of their training and competing at County level and above.
This year the awards were kindly sponsored by a number of local and inspiring companies, such as the South Derbyshire School Sport Partnership, Wicksteed Playscapes, Safer South Derbyshire Partnership and Aurora Country Developments, all of which attended the evening's event and presented a number of awards.
Winners of each category will now go through as nominees for the county-wide Derbyshire Sports Awards event at Pride Park, Derby in November this year.
The winners were:
Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Runner-up - Sabrina Heesh (Hockey)
Runner-up - Katrina Maciver (Ten pin Bowling)
Winner - Michaela Graham (Ice Skating)
Junior Sportsman of the YearRunner-up - Damian Cope (Basketball)
Winner - Christopher Steeples (Swimming)
Junior Disabled Sportsperson of the YearRunner-up - Kyle Forryan (Football)
Winner - Matthew Dalley (Horse Riding)
Sportsperson of the YearWinner - Julie Gibson (Swimming)
Disabled Sportsperson of the Year
Runner-up - Thomas Brealey (Football)
Winner - Terry Kirby (Carriage Driving)
Veteran Sportsperson of the YearRunner-up - Les Pearson (Shooting)
Winner - Ruth Lowe (Swimming)
Junior Team of the YearRunner-up - Netherseal St Peters Football Team
Winner - Lullington Park U15 Cricket Team and Lullington Park U17 Cricket Team
Team of the YearWinner - Etwall Eagles (Masters) Swimming Team
Club of the YearRunner-up - Woodville Rangers FC
Runner-up - Midway FC
Winner - Hilton Harriers FC
Community Coach of the YearRunner-up - Ian Davies (Midway FC)
Winner - Andrew Graham (Hilton Harriers FC)
Performance Coach of the Year (sponsored by HSBC Bank)
Runner-up - Stedroy Baker (Basketball)
Winner - Michelle Card (Gymnastics)
Young Leader/Young Coach of the YearRunner-up - Micheal Walters
Winner - Ashley Abbey
Service to Sport AwardRunner-up - Ray Statham (Woodville Cricket Club)
Winner - Maxine Harlow (Hilton Harriers FC)
Contribution to School SportRunner-up - Jane Upton
Winner - Julia Booth