The winners of the 2016 Winchester District Sports awards were revealed on Thursday 9 February at the Holiday Inn, celebrating the achievements and commitment of local coaches, volunteers, sportsmen and women in 15 categories over the past year.
The Sport and Physical Activity Alliance (SPAA) organised its ninth annual awards ceremony hosted by Kevan James from BCC Radio Solent complemented by an inspiring opening talk from Mandy Hickson, the SPAA ambassador.
An outstanding 97 nominations were made across the categories before the judging panel whittled down the submissions to select the winners. Awards were handed out on the night by Cllr Jane Rutter, the Mayor of Winchester, along with the category sponsors.
The assembled crowd of 250 were also treated to a jaw-dropping dance display by Winchester Wolves from the University of Winchester Dance Squad.
Pete Leamore, Chair of the SPAA, said:
The Winchester District Sports Awards are a fantastic way to celebrate the amazing achievements and commitments made by our sporting community. Those who have been involved in this evening should be incredibly proud of what they have accomplished over the past 12 months. Thank you to everyone who attended and I wish you all the success in 2017.
Cllr Lisa Griffiths, Portfolio Holder for Health & Wellbeing, said:
It’s great to be part of such an inspiring evening. The high number of nominations highlights the calibre of sporting talent within the district as well as the dedication of coaches and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes – congratulations to everyone involved.
For further information about the event, including award sponsorship or future nominations, please contact Calum Drummond, Sports Development Manager at Winchester City Council on 01962 848329 or email cdrummond@winchester.gov.uk
Disability Sportsperson of the Year – Will Flynn (Hursley Park Cricket Club)
Senior Sportsperson of the Year – Steve Goodwin (Winchester & District Athletics Club)
Junior Team of the Year – Peter Symonds College Women’s Hockey Team
Senior Team of the Year – The Winchester Spirits Cheerleading Team
Junior Club of the Year – Winchester City Penguins’ Swimming Club
Senior Club of the Year – Active Academy Tennis, Bishop’s Waltham
Coach of the Year – Kim Hill (Winchester City Penguins’ Club)
Junior Volunteer of the Year – Ony Gogo-Charles (Peter Symonds College)
Senior Volunteer of the Year – Ann Stanhope (Winchester parkrun)
Service to Sport – John Stanbrook (Old Alresford Cricket Club)
Junior Sportswoman of the Year – Annie Lado (Westgate Performance Centre)
Junior Sportsman of the Year – Pietro Forconi (Winchester City Penguins’ Swimming Club)
Personal Achievement of the Year – Nathan David (Winchester Bullets Dodgeball Club)
Best Project of the Year – University of Winchester GetActive Scheme
Best Charity Fundraising Activity – Inspired Living
