Female Sporting Award:

A fascinating glimpse of the way women’s sport has grown is demonstrated by the fact that the three nominees are all from the minority sports of distance running, judo and sailing - - and there are lots more at this exciting time. Well done ladies, in the midst of some terrific competition!
 





 
Sanna Duthie (Endurance Running) - Winner

Sanna has been nominated for her remarkable achievements in endurance running and community engagement. In August 2025, she completed the entire Pembrokeshire Coast Path in 48 hours and 26 minutes, breaking her own record by three hours, while raising over £2,000 for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust and promoting awareness of the path. After overcoming an earlier injury in April, she returned stronger and has since inspired others, particularly women, by leading group runs along the coast. Sanna also supported the local community through a short film at the Torch Theatre, demonstrating her dedication both on and off the trail.
 

 
Ria Jones (Judo) – Runner-Up

Ria has made an outstanding contribution to judo this year. In 2025, she won a bronze medal at the European Veterans Championships in Riga, medalled at both the British Veteran Open and Closed, and secured Welsh Champion titles in Senior and Veterans categories. She is now training for the World Veteran Championships in Paris. Beyond her personal success, Ria coaches younger participants at Neyland Judo Club embodying the spirit of judo and making her a role model and an inspiring ambassador for the sport in Wales.
 

 
Amelia Nuttall (Sailing) – Runner-up

Amelia is known for her exceptional accomplishments and dedication to sailing. Over the past year, she has achieved 1st place in the U17 International Laser Class Association 6 National Series, the Royal Yachting Association Youth National Championships, and the Welsh Youth and Junior Championships, while also finishing 2nd in the U16 ILCA4 National Series. A member of the Welsh Sailing Team, she has represented Wales internationally at events such as the Celtic Cup. Amelia also volunteers as a coach at Neyland Yacht Club, mentoring junior sailors, while balancing part-time work and studies.






 

Male Sporting Achievement Award:

This section has a triathlete who has done well in triathlon, a member of the Welsh team that won the World Championships and a tumbling star in Gymnastics whose routines would make you blink in amazement! What a talented trio!

 
Liam Bradley – Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club – Winner
 
A dedicated member of Pembrokeshire Triathlon Club and soon-to-be certified coach, Liam Bradley has excelled in full-distance events, completing the Ironman Wales in 10 hours 34 minutes, placing 26th overall. He then qualified for the 2025 Ironman World Championships in Nice, finishing in 9 hours 38 minutes—almost an hour faster than Tenby—and became the first Welsh athlete to cross the line, placing 21st in his age group and 86th overall. Locally, he claimed 3rd in the Open category at the Bluestone Pembrokeshire Coast Triathlon and was the winner of the Long Course weekend half distance.
 
Llew Bevan (Welsh Darts) – Runner-up
 
Llew Bevan has been nominated for his exceptional achievements in darts. At the Six Nations Tournament in Merthyr Tydfil, he secured second place in singles and helped Wales reach the final. He was then selected for the 2025 WDF World Cup in South Korea, where he reached the last 16 in both singles and doubles and played a pivotal role in Wales winning the team event, claiming the World Championship title. Llew’s precision, consistency, and competitive spirit have established him as a leading figure in Welsh darts, demonstrating excellence on both national and international stages.
 
Reuben Lerwill (Gymnastics – Runner-up
 
Reuben has been nominated for his exceptional achievements in tumbling gymnastics. Having progressed to the 17–21 age group, he is a member of the Welsh National Tumbling Performance Squad and became the 17–21 Welsh Champion in September. He qualified for the British Gymnastics National Age Group Finals, finishing 12th in Britain, and earned top-eight at the Paris Cup. Reuben has been named to the Welsh team for the Loule Cup in Portugal, aiming to repeat his previous historic team medal. His technical skill, dedication, and leadership make him an inspiring role model for younger gymnasts.






 

Disability Sport Award

Another category renowned for raising emotions over the true grit of the nominees, who have overcome their difficulties to achieve outstanding success – and I must admit that it is always one of my favourite categories!
 


Rachel Bailey (Boccia and Adaptive Skiing) - Winner

This year Rachel Bailey has excelled in Boccia and adaptive sports. Over the past year, she has represented Wales across the UK in the BC1 category, winning gold at the Welsh Nationals and the Disability Sport Wales Para Sports Festival. Rachel has also competed in the UK National Championships and events in Northern Ireland and Scotland. She regularly trains with Crymych Panthers Boccia Club, sometimes hiring a community centre to refine her skills, and has attended multiple UK training camps alongside GB squad athletes. Recently classified as BC1, she also excels in adaptive skiing, breaking her club’s speed record in Austria.
 

Evelyn Thomas (Powerlifting) – Runner-Up
 
In October 2025, Evelyn, of Strength Academy Wales won a silver medal at the World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, and earned an additional silver in the total medal ceremony with a combined lift of 216kg. Earlier in 2025, she was named SBD Young Para Powerlifter of the Year by British Weightlifting. As a member of the Weightlifting Wales development squad, she has broken multiple records in the 67kg category and has gained international experience at events including being invited to the Irish Invitational Para Powerlifting Championships during the summer of 2025. She was filmed for Disability Sport Wales’s campaign ‘Find Your Fire’ which supports disabled people to discover performance pathways and is working towards qualifying for the commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026. 
 


Hannah Webster  (Adaptive CrossFit) – Runner-Up

Hannah has had an outstanding year in Adaptive CrossFit, achieving 4th place at the 2025 World Adaptive CrossFit Games in Las Vegas — an incredible result on the global stage. Competing in the highly demanding Major Neuro category, she excelled across weightlifting, gymnastics, and endurance events, showcasing exceptional strength, skill, and determination. A dedicated athlete who trains at CrossFit Pembrokeshire, Hannah continually pushes her limits and inspires those around her through her discipline and drive. Her commitment to performance and progression has firmly established her among the top adaptive CrossFit competitors in the world, with her sights now set on a 2026 podium finish.
 

 

Club Organiser of the Year

This category always produces special club members who are totally dedicated to their club and sport - and again there were three worthy candidates to make things happen, with Silfan revitalising table tennis, not only in Fishguard but with a new league now thriving across the county after a number of years in the doldrums.

Huw has developed the junior section of golf as well as the ladies and men’s sections, whilst Leanne has done the same with regard to female football - and it must have been a job for the panel of judges I don’t envy in trying to separate this talented and committed trio!

Silfan Rhys-Jones (Table Tennis) – Winner

Silfan has made an extraordinary contribution to table tennis in Pembrokeshire this year. Since founding Fishguard Table Tennis Club in 2023, he has revitalised the sport locally, creating a thriving community hub and inspiring players of all ages. Under his leadership, the club now fields four teams in the Pembrokeshire League, with one finishing runners-up in Division 1, and participates in the Welsh Teams National Championships. Silfan secured funding from Table Tennis Wales for new tables and equipment, established a county-wide league, and provides coaching that motivates beginners and advances experienced players, demonstrating passion, dedication, and lasting impact.
 

Huw Jones (Golf) – Runner-Up

Huw has been nominated for his exceptional contribution to junior and community golf at Haverfordwest Golf Club. As Junior Organiser, he has built a thriving junior section of more than 85 active players and delivered five New2Golf programmes this year. His leadership helped the Juniors secure the Dyfed Golf Order of Merit for the second consecutive season and qualify once again for the National Club Championship in Builth Wells. Huw also played a key role in the club hosting a stage of the PING Wales Golf Championship and was instrumental in achieving gold status in the Women in Golf Charter — the first club in Wales to do so.

Leanne Jones (Football Coach in Football) – Runner-up

Leanne has transformed female football in Pembrokeshire through coaching, leadership, and pioneering initiatives. At Camrose AFC, she coaches Under 7s and Under 15s girls’ teams, serving as Head of Female Football and growing the section to over 100 players. She has delivered coaching programmes enabling 27 junior players to achieve coaching awards, creating a new generation of role models. Beyond youth football, Leanne founded a female walking football team, plays for Wales’s national walking football team, and made history as player-manager at the Walking Football World Cup. Her dedication has empowered girls and women across the county, leaving a lasting legacy.