The City of Worcester Sport Awards is an awards ceremony held once a year to celebrate the city’s sporting talent. This awards evening is a chance for athletes of Worcester to get the acknowledgement and credit that they deserve.
Freedom Leisure and Sport Worcester once again hosted the annual City of Worcester Sport Awards in partnership with Worcester City Council, to celebrate and recognise local sporting success within Worcester City. Held at the University of Worcester Arena, the event was hosted by special guest Steve Cram and welcomed an audience of 120 individuals made up of shortlisted nominees and their accompanying guests; local VIP’s, local and regional press, local sports representatives and sponsors.
Please see a full list of the 2019 award winners below.
BEST EDUCATIONAL SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
This award is for a school, college or university team or individual that has performed significantly well or shown a particularly great dedication to their sport.
Sponsored by University Of Worcester
2019 Winner: Saints Dance Society
SPORTS SCHOOL OF THE YEAR AWARD
This award will recognise a school that has made the most significant contribution to school sport development in the 2018-2019 academic year.
Sponsored by Blu Leisure
2019 Winner: St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
JUNIOR TEAM OF THE YEAR
A team who have achieved and attained a high level of performance. They have also displayed good attitude and aptitude in their chosen sport.
Sponsored by G W Lamb Removals & Storage
2019 Winner: Old Elizabethans U9s Cricket Team
JUNIOR MALE SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR
For a male individual under 18 years of age who has achieved a good standard of performance and has represented or contributed to a sport or club through their own dedication and commitment.
Sponsored by Technogym
2019 Winner: Sam Bowerman
JUNIOR FEMALE SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR
For a female individual under 18 years of age who has achieved a good standard of performance and has represented or contributed to a sport or club through their own dedication and commitment.
Sponsored by Freedom Leisure
2019 Winner: Katherine Burgess
YOUNG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
For those under 18 for those who have voluntarily given up their time to Coaching/Involvement in sport from an administrative, organisational or other supporting role.
Sponsored by SouthCo
2019 Winner: Izzy Jakeways
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
For those who have voluntarily given up their time to coaching/involvement in sport from an adminstrative, organisational or other supporting role.
Sponsored by Maitland Conservatories
2019 Winner: Valerie Wellings
DISABILITY SPORTS PERSON OF THE YEAR
An individual who has shown commitment and has achieved success in their own right
either through taking part in sport or volunteering.
Sponsored by Disability Sport Worcestershire
2019 Winner: Colin Green
COMMUNITY SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AWARD
An individual club or project that has made a significant contribution to developing
community sport whilst also increasing opportunities for people to be more physically active.
Sponsored by Fortis Living
2019 Winner: Perdi's Poppets Walking Netball Team
CLUB OF THE YEAR
A club who have achieved accreditation recognition, also who have had significant
progress in developing opportunities for all over the last twelve months.
Sponsored by Worcester Boccia Club
2019 Winner: Nunnery Wood Colts FC
COACH OF THE YEAR
A person involved in coaching at any level; who has shown high levels of achievement when developing improved performance amongst sports people.
Sponsored by Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire
2019 Winner: Petra Milecova
THE POWER OF SPORT AWARD
This award recognises an individual who has significantly changed and improved their life through adopting a more active lifestyle, whom may have also made a positive impact on the lives of others’ around them. Improvements can be in their physical health, mental wellbeing, personal improvement, social development or any combination.
Sponsored by David Jon Hairdressing
2019 Winner: Jude Tonks
SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
For a male or female over 18 years, who has achieved a high standard of performance and has represented or contributed to a sport or club through their own dedication and commitment.
Sponsored by Worcester City Council
2019 Winner: Katrina Wilson
HOWARD PETERS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
For those that have made a long term significant contribution to the development of sport in an adminstration, organisational or other supportive role. This award is linked to the BBC's National Sports Personality of the Year Awards for Unsung Hero.
Sponsored by Heart of Worcestershire College
2019 Winner: Mark Saunders
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