Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year Awards finalists revealed
The finalists of 2015’s Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year Awards have been unveiled.
The judges have been busy selecting and writing to the committed and talented people who have been selected as finalists for the Awards, which recognise sporting success and contributions at all levels around the district.
Winners will be announced at the annual awards ceremony on Friday 4 December at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren.
Featuring a diverse range of categories, the Awards recognise athletes, volunteers, sports teams, committee members, coaches, and community champions from all areas of the community that go the extra mile in helping Teignbridge stay active all year round.
The Awards, in association with main sponsor Kitsons Solicitors and supported by media partners Breeze FM and the Mid Devon Advertiser, recognise sporting success, achievements and contributions to sport at all levels across the district.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for local businesses and raffle prizes are being sought for the Chairman’s charity the Helen Foundation and the all-new Devon Youth Games 2016.
Cllr George Gribble, Teignbridge District Council’s Deputy Leader and Executive Spokesman for Recreation and Leisure, said:
“Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate. It was a real challenge to shortlist because the standard was so high. It definitely shows there’s a real range and depth within the sporting community here at Teignbridge.
“Teignbridge District Council is committed to providing a range of opportunities to support and improve health. Leading an active lifestyle – whether its visiting one of our leisure centres or joining a local sports club - plays a huge part in maintaining good health and wellbeing, achieving personal goals, meeting people, developing skills, a sense of pride – the list is endless.
“The Sports Personality of the Year Awards aim to celebrate the people involved in all sports or those who work voluntarily to make things happen. We’d like to wish everyone the best of luck for 4 December.”
James Cross, Managing Partner at Kitsons, said:
“We're delighted to continue our association with the Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year awards which celebrates local sporting success, volunteers and participants.
“Shortlisting the finalists was a challenge but it did highlight the talent, dedication and enthusiasm that exists here in Teignbridge. This is a fantastic local event to be part of – bringing Teignbridge and the wider community together with all the benefits that sport can bring to us all."
The finalists for 2015 are:
Overall Teignbridge Sports Personality of the Year 2014
Sponsored by Kitsons Solicitors – to be announced on the night
Services to Sport (Community)
Sponsored by Sport England’s Sports Bug project
Peter Cross England Rugby Mascot
Angela Rimmer Teignmouth Thunderbirds Netball Club
Darren Fisher Ogwell Football Club
Services to Sport (Education)
Sponsored by Bayside Graphics
Peter O’Neil Martial Arts 4 Fun
Keira Pearce Teign Academy
Chantelle Prowse Teign Academy
Coach/Manager of the Year
Sponsored by Action Coach
Julie Ingnam-Hill South Dartmoor Community College Girls Cricket Coach
Mark Taylor Bovey Tracey Cricket Coach
Kim Webber-Marks Teignmouth Beach Surf Lifesaving Coach
Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by Lamars Decorating Ltd
Hayley Cooper Newton Abbot Ladies RFC
Simon Glanfield Buckland AFC
Emma Vernau Newton Abbot Somersaults Gymnastics Club
Outstanding achievement for a sportsperson with a physical/learning disability/Special Award
Mia Butterfield Newton Abbot College
Club of the Year
Sponsored by Active Devon
Dainton Park Golf Club
Mid Devon Cycling Club
Teign Hockey Club
Junior Team of the Year
(category available for sponsorship - please phone 01626 215611)
Coombeshead Academy U14 Futsal Team
Liverton Football Club U13s Team
South Dartmoor Community College U15 Girls Cricket Team
Senior Team of the Year
(category available for sponsorship - please phone 01626 215611)
Buckland AFC 1st XI
Chudleigh Cricket Club 1st Team
Teignmouth RFC 1st XI
Junior Sportswoman of the Year
Sponsored by Active Mums
Olivia Dobson South Dartmoor Community College
Ellie Ingnam-Hill South Dartmoor Community College
Heather Tomlinson Coombeshead Academy
Young Persons Services to Sport & Physical Education
Sponsored by Dartmoor School Sports Partnership
Katherine Baker Martial Arts 4 Fun
Holly Flory & Megan Johns Newton Abbot College
Alfie Lang Dartmoor School Sports Partnership
Junior Sportsman of the Year
Sponsored by Seymour Horwell Volvo specialists
Alfie Collier Newton Abbot Somersaults Gymnastics Club
Billy Green Newton Abbot College
Thomas Manley Newton Abbot Swimming & Water Polo Club
Senior Sportswoman of the Year
(category available for sponsorship - please phone 01626 215611)
Jackie Brooks Teign Hockey Club
Sue Hutchings Bovey Tracey Lifesaving Club
Karen Watkins Dawlish Swim Club
Senior Sportsman of the Year
Sponsored by Newton Abbot Leisure Centre
Donald Brooks Teignbridge Tri’ers
Ian Hutchings Bovey Tracey Lifesaving Club
Matthew Langworthy Mid Devon Cycling Club
Sports Personality Special Awards
Dartmoor School Sports Partnership – This organisation is one of Teignbridge’s best kept secrets. They are making a huge difference to sport in schools and supporting the development of young sports leaders, teacher training, events, leagues, festivals and more. The Awards will feature the staff, schools and young leaders that are involved in all the events and programmes delivered by the partnership.
Kevin Carr – a nomination in recognition of a 34 year old British ultra marathon runner from Dartmoor, Devon, who became the fastest man to run 16,300 miles around the world.
Kevin ran more than a marathon a day every day for almost two years, crossing 26 countries and getting through 16 pairs of shoes to complete the feat.
He began his epic voyage at Haytor on Dartmoor in July 2013 and returned on 9 April 2015 after 621 days, one quicker than the previous record held by Australian Tom Denniss.
Before embarking on his circumnavigation, Mr Carr had been working as a personal trainer and as a barman at the Carpenter’s Arms in the Dartmouth village of Ilsington, near his departure point.
Rob Breslan Legacy Award - In recognition of a resident who devoted his life to community youth football in Teignbridge at Ipplepen AFC. He was a coach, player, manager and volunteer. He was 35yrs old when he sadly passed away in August 2015. His funeral was attended by hundreds and he will be remembered by thousands in the sporting communities across Teignbridge and South Devon.
Community Sports Facility Award – to be announced on the night.
For more information visit www.teignbridge.gov.uk/sportspersonalityawards. If you'd like to sponsor one of the remaining categories please call Active Leisure Development Officer Nikki Taylor on 01626 215611.
