Last night saw the 37th Annual Sports Achievement Awards take place at the Riverside Centre in Newport.
As with last year, we were once again blown away by the sporting talent the Isle of Wight can be proud to call its own.
From nine year old Molly Fenimore who picked up the Junior Girls Award to John Bell with her 40 years of service to sport, the talent was spread across the ages.
Address from chair of Island Games Association
David Ball chairman if the Island Games Association gave a speech after the Nomination Certifications were handed out.
He shared with the audience the history of finally winning the Island Games for the Isle of Wight (third time lucky). Highlighting the success of the Primary School Island Games, David went on to confirm that Kelly Sotherton and Darren Mew were due to take part in this year’s NatWest Island Games in June/July.
His party advice for the young people in the audience was “Don’t give up, look to the future, believe in yourselves, got for it and work for it.”
Well done to everybody involved
Congratulations to all the nominated sportspeople as well as the award winnners.
The winners were
Senior Disability Award
Lesley Cave from the IW Pony Driving for the Disabled
Junior Disability Award
Zachary John Luke from IW Athletics Club (and St Catherine’s School)
Junior Boy Award
Luke Herbert from West Wight Swimming Club – boasting five gold medals, three club records and a bronze and silver medal.
Junior Girl Award
Molly Fenimore also from West Wight Swimming Club – boasting three club records amongst her achievements.
Intermediate Boys Award
Thomas Newnham from IW Athletics Club – 10th position in the UK for the mile sprint.
Intermediate Girls Award
Annalise Jerram from West Wight Swimming Club
Senior Man Award
Matthew Reed from Shanklin Rifle and Pistol Club
Senior Woman Award
Kim Murray from IW Athletics Club
Junior Team Award
Isle of Wight Athletics Club – boasting three golds, three silvers and three bronze medals in the last Island Youth Games
Senior Team Award
Ventnor Cricket Club 2nd XI – 16 undefeated games last season.
Master Sportsperson Award
Richard Wilson from Shanklin Rifle and Pistol Club, outstanding achievements including silver in the Commonwealth Games in Delhi last year.
Coach of the Year Award (participartory)
Karen Beck, Isle of Wight Schools Sports Federation for her work in promoting girls football.
Coach of the Year Award (performance)
Derek Wolfe from Newport & Phoenix Amateur Boxing Club – 30 years as a coach.
Outstanding Personal Achievement Award
Ian Hayden from Ryde Rowing Club. Achieving Gold last year.
Junior Volunteer Award
Sophie Abbott from Seaclose Swimming Club, senior squad member who helped tirelessly with the junior squad.
Senior Volunteer Award
Kayleigh Rayner for her work with the IW Special Olympics.
Club Official Award
Tim Blackman for his work with Seaclose Swimming Club.
Service to Sport Award
Gloria Moreton for her work with Seaclose Swimming Club.
