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Sports Awards a huge success in celebrating sport
Hundreds of people defied the threat of snow to turn up to this year’s Sport Pembrokeshire Awards at Folly Farm, which was packed for the annual ceremony, which celebrates the efforts of the County’s sportsmen and women - as well as the volunteers and sponsors that keep grass roots sport growing.
Hosted by Sport Pembrokeshire, with Bill Carne and John Deason as MCs, the popular sports’ awards attracted scores of nominations across a wide range of sports, and awards were presented in a wide variety of categories.
Special recognition
Among those recognised was Haverfordwest former rugby player and current coach Steve Barnett, who earlier this year used his paramedic training to help save a young player who stopped breathing after a fit. He was presented with this year’s Chairman’s Award by Cllr John George, chairman of Pembrokeshire County Council.
International Rally Driver David Llewellin of Rudbaxton was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award, which was presented by Geoff Williams, the Head of BBC Sport who hails originally from Haverfordwest.
High praise
Councillor Rob Lewis, Cabinet Member for Sport and Leisure said the event recognised the hard work and effort that went into sport in Pembrokeshire.
“We have a very high standard of award winners, including several world champions” he said. “The huge number of nominations every year and the increasing number of sports represented reflects the depth and range of sport played in our County.”
John Deason, Manger of Sport Pembrokeshire said the success of the awards scheme was due to,
“The hundreds of coaches, parents and volunteers that keep our community sports clubs going week in, week out throughout the year.
“We should also recognise the commitment of the main sponsors, Chevron, Western Telegraph, Folly Farm and Radio Pembrokeshire.”
This year’s winners and finalists in each category were:
Coach of the Year (sponsored by Sport Wales)
Winner: Victoria Jones, Burton (Special Needs Gymnastics Coach)
Finalists: Keith Thompson (Swimming), Laura Jones (Gymnastics)
Female Sporting Achievement (sponsored by Western Telegraph)
Winner: Angharad James, Llandissillio (Wales U17 Girls Football squad and Arsenal Academy .)
Finalists: Lauren Bell (Athletics), Ann Lewis (Bowls)
Male Sporting Achievement (sponsored by Sport Pembrokeshire)
Winner: Paul Jones (Hakin United FC)
Finalists: Matthew Standing (Squash), Oliver Simon (Triathlon)
Boys Under 16 Achievement (sponsored by Chevron)
Winner: Michael Beckett, Solva (world championship sailor)
Finalists: Scott Jones (Football), Sion Bennett (Rugby), David Omoregie (Athletics)
Girls Under 16 Sporting Achievement (sponsored by Radio Pembrokeshire)
Winner: Danielle Rowe, Pembroke Dock (world championship sailor)
Finalists: Britney Campbell-Lawrence (Gymnastics), Hannah Lewis (Football)
Disability Sport Award (sponsored by Folly Farm)
Winner: Victoria Walters, Tenby (Special Olympics GB Gymnast)
Finalists: Alexander Davies (Gymnastics), Mike Lewis (Target Shooting)
Junior Under 16 Disability Sports Award (sponsored by Folly Farm)
Winner: Jacob Thomas, Bethesda (GB Paralympic development squad)
Finalists: Jemma Bowie-Hallam (Gymnastics), Harry Thomas (Basketball)
Unsung Hero Award (sponsored by The Western Telegraph)
Winner: Ann and Bob Adams, Pembroke (Swimming)
Finalists: Brian Griffiths (Cricket), Malcolm Hawkins (Darts)
Club Organiser Award (sponsored by Radio Pembrokeshire)
Winner: Liz Rowland, Milford Haven (Pembrokeshire Harriers)
Finalists: David Williams (Short-Mat Bowls), Stephanie Amos (Swimming)
Team Achievement (sponsored by Chevron)
Winner: Hook Ladies Cricket Team
Finalists: Haverfordwest Golf Club Ladies Section, Pembrokeshire College Football Team
Junior Under 16 Team Achievement (sponsored by Sport Pembrokeshire)
Winner: Ysgol y Preseli U16 Rugby Team
Finalists: Fishguard and Goodwick Tennis Club U12 Team, Ghetto Soldiers Dance Team ( Sir Thomas Picton School ), Team Stepaside ( Stepaside School )
Contribution to School Sport (sponsored by Sport Wales)
Winners: Aled Smith and Joel Read ( Greenhill School 5x60 Basketball coaches)
Finalists: Anne Mear, Kay Reynolds, Gareth Jones
Photo Captions:
1, The winner of the Chairman’s Special Achievement Award Steve Barnett (right) is pictured with his son and the Chairman, Councillor John George.
2, Dai Llewellin winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award is presented with his award by Geoff Williams, Head of BBC Wales Sport.
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