Sports Awards

Sports Awards Evening

Charnwood's very own Sports Awards evening took place on Monday 5th December at Loughborough Town Hall. The awards are held annually to celebrate the wealth of sporting talent in the borough. Once again, the night was a huge success with a great turn out of athletes, coaches, and volunteers alike! The evening kicked off with all guests being serenaded by Loughborough University's Gospel Choir as they entered the hall.

Once seated the guests were introduced to Loughborough’s Olympic legend Tommy Godwin, 91, who won two bronze medals in the 1948 Games in London. He showed off the original 1948 Olympic torch and his medals to bring some Olympic history to the awards. Raffle tickets were also promoted and sold during the evening, raising over £200 going towards this year’s nominated charity LOROS.

Amongst all the sporting talent where some very special sports stars who attended the evening to help give out awards and enhance the aspirations of the budding young athletes at the event. Loughborough Lightening and England Netballer stars Jo Harten and Jade Clarke, who were part of the team which won the recent World Series in Liverpool, and British cross-country runner Gemma Steel were on hand to present the winners with their certificate and trophies, and a well deserved pat on the back for all their effort and achievements over the last year.

A huge congratulations to all selected nominees for the night, it is a fantastic recognition of all the hard work and enthusiasm being put into sport around Charnwood.

A list of all the winners can be found on the link below.  

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2011 Charnwood Sports Awards

The deadline has now passed for residents of Charnwood Borough to nominate their local sporting star for the Charnwood Borough Council Sports Awards 2011. The awards were created to celebrate the sporting success of individuals, teams and volunteers within the borough.

All shortlisted nominees will be invited to an Awards evening in early December.

All nominees must live or represent a club in the Borough of Charnwood.

Nominations have now closed in the 14 categories: 

• Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31st 2011, this award is for an individual who has, in the last 12 months: made significant progress in the field of sport; exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team.
• Junior Volunteer of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31st, 2011, this award is for an individual who has in the last 12 months: demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club; made a strong impact on a club or organisation through volunteering.
• Junior Disabled Sportsperson of the Year - Aged under 18 on August 31st, 2011, this award is for a performer who has in the last 12 months: had a significant impact on disability sport; overcome barriers and exclusion to excel in sport; acts as a role model for other disabled people.
• Junior Team of the Year A team of two or more people aged under 18 on August 31st, 2011, this award is for a club team that has in the last 12 months: achieved success or competed at a consistently high level throughout the year; demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year.
• Senior Sportsperson of the Year (Community - Most Improved Player) - This award is for an individual, aged 18 and over who has in the last 12 months: made significant progress in the field of the sport; exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team.
• Senior Sportsperson of the Year (Elite) This award is for an individual, over the age of 18 who has in the last 12 months: made significant progress in the field of the sport; exceeded expectations in their sporting performance or made a big difference to a team and competes at a National or  International level.
• Volunteer of the Year - This award is for an official, administrator or general helper, aged 18 and over who has in the last 12 months: demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to a sport or club; made a strong impact on a club or organisation through volunteering; shown a commitment to personal development, team working and supporting the development of other volunteers.
• Disabled Sportsperson of the Year -This award is for a performer aged 18 and over who has in the last 12 months: had a significant impact on disability sport; overcome barriers and exclusion to excel in sport; Acts as a role model for other disabled people.
• Senior Team of the Year - A team of two or more people aged 18 and over who have in the last 12 months: achieved success or competed at a consistently high level throughout the year; exhibited fair play and a good sporting attitude throughout the year.
• Coach of the Year - This award is for a qualified coach (paid or voluntary), aged 18 and over who has in the last 12 months: made an impact in their sport by increasing participation or improving individuals’ or a team’s skill level or  performance; committed to providing the highest standard of coaching to their  performers; a positive, encouraging attitude that has inspired, guided and influenced progression in their sport.
• Club of the Year - This award is for a club that has achieved some, or all, of the following in the last 12 months: gained or attained National Governing Body (NGB) accreditation; demonstrated successful partnerships with local schools and community organisations; evidenced commitment to volunteer recruitment, recognition and training including increased membership and participation levels.
• Contribution to School Sport - For individuals or groups who have; made a significant contribution within a Charnwood school environment and, in some cases, exceeding expectations of their paid/volunteer roles. This can include adults other than teachers. Previous winners of this award cannot be nominated
• Outstanding Contribution to Physical Activity - This award is for individuals or groups who have gone that extra mile to promote the benefits of physical activity and who have worked tirelessly behind the scenes encouraging others and supporting others, exceeding their expectations of their paid/voluntary role and has increased membership or participation levels at a local level. Previous winners of this award cannot be nominated
• Outstanding Contribution to Sport - This award is for an individual who has gone that extra mile to compete in sport or enabled others to compete or take part. An individual who works tirelessly behind the scenes encouraging and supporting others. Previous winners of this award cannot be nominated.

For More Information

Please contact Hayley Boereboom - Senior Sports Development Officer on 01509 634592 Email: Hayley.boereboom@charnwood.gov.uk