Medway Sports Awards 2009
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The search is on for the sporting stars of 2009. This week sees the launch of the 2009 Medway Sports Awards, the annual celebration of sporting successes in Medway. A glittering array of individuals, teams and clubs have been recognised for their sporting achievements at national and international level since the awards were first held six years ago. |
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The awards have also shone a much-deserved spotlight on the dedicated coaches, teachers and volunteers working tirelessly behind the scenes in our local clubs and schools.
Last year’s winners included athlete Shaunagh Brown, who scooped the Sportsperson of the Year trophy after winning discus bronze at the Commonwealth Youth Games.
The sport of judo was the other big success story. British Schools Champion James Lewis was named Junior Sportsperson of the Year while one of his coaches John Malkinson won the Coach of the Year trophy.
Medway Park Judo Club’s Terry Malkinson was recognised with the Lifetime Contribution to Sport award while club volunteer Margaret Bridges won the Unsung Hero award for more than 20 years of tireless service.
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Cllr Howard Doe, Medway Council’s community services portfolio holder said: “Medway has a fantastic sporting heritage and even more exciting future. “There are so any individuals, teams and clubs for us to be proud of and the recent success of Gillingham FC has kick-started another great year of success stories. “I look forward to joining the leading lights of community and elite sport once again for this wonderful celebration.” |
For the first time this year, nominations can be made via an online form, allowing you to nominate and submit pictures to support your nomination at the click of a button.
The awards are free to enter and are open to any resident or organisation actively involved in sport in Medway. Nominations can be made by anybody, including people wishing to nominate themselves.
Nominations close on Friday, 2 October. The entries will be judged by an independent panel of sports experts later in the year ahead of a gala awards presentation evening on Friday, 6 November.
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