Canterbury and District Sports Awards 2009
The
cream of local sporting talent was officially recognised at the Canterbury
and District Sports Awards in association with Molten on Friday 20
November 2009.
At a prestigious awards ceremony and dinner held at the University of Kent, winners were announced in nine categories and were presented with trophies, flowers and certificates. Two runners up in each category received runners up trophies and certificates.
The winners and runners up were:
- Junior Sports Performer of the Year (sponsored by Molten): Winner
– Rachel Hanagan (Athletics)
Runners up – Philip Gower (Archery), Keziah Gore (Rhythmic Gymnastics). - Senior Sports Performer of the Year (sponsored by Molten): Winner
– Brendan Barker (Roller Hockey)
Runners up – Matt Evans (Football), Dan Ritchie (Rowing). - Veteran Sports Performer of the Year (sponsored by Molten): Winner
– Jane Clayton (Fencing)
Runners up – John Maylam (Hockey), Lionel Hoskins Ttennis). - Junior Disabled Sports Performer of the Year (sponsored by Herne
Bay Mobility): Winner – Alfie Goldsmith (Swimming)
Runners up – Stewart Lashley (Multi-Sport), Daniel Box (Cricket). - Senior Disabled Sports Performer of the Year (sponsored by Herne
Bay Mobility): Winner – Nick Boylan (Swimming)
Runners up – Paula Newens (Wheelchair Tennis), Liz Woods (Horse Riding). - Junior Sports Club of the Year (sponsored by McDonalds): Winner
– Canterbury Rugby Club
Runners up – Whitstable Youth Bowling Club, City of Canterbury Swimming Club. - Senior Sports Club of the Year (sponsored by McDonalds): Winner
– Herne Bay United Roller Hockey and Skating Club
Runners up – Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club, The Paddocks. - Coach of the Year (sponsored by McDonalds): Winner – Phil
McVey (Roller Hockey)
Runners up – Louise Edwards (Horse Riding), Linda Mason (Badminton and Cricket). - Unsung Hero (sponsored by Kings Mile Florists): Winner –
George Iafrate (Angling)
Runners up – Carol Reed (Tennis), Tony Smith (Swimming)
The evening, which was hosted by BBC South East Today newsreader Rob Smith, began with a special demonstration by world freestyle Football champion John Farnworth.
And after all the awards had been handed out, disabled sailor Hilary Lister, who has her own link to sport in the Canterbury district in that she learnt to sail at Westbere Sailing Opportunities, spoke about her experiences and took part in a question and answer session with Rob Smith.
The Canterbury and District Sports Awards were organised by Active Canterbury, the district’s community sports network, which has a responsibility for increasing and supporting participation in sport.
Canterbury City Council’s Executive member for sport and culture, Cllr Darren Ellis, said: “It was a fantastic evening and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the very best sports men, women and clubs in the Canterbury district. We are fortunate to have some exceptionally talented people. I would like to congratulate all of the winners, runners up and nominees on their success.”