The GreenThumb Suffolk
Coastal Sports Awards were held at the Seckford Theatre in
Woodbridge on 24 February 2008.
Eight awards were presented to local sports people and
organisations for their achievements and contribution to sport
during 2007 at an evening opened by the Olympian, Professor Bill
Tancred MBE.
This was the second year of the annual awards promoted by the
Coastal Sports Alliance (new window).
As well as the awards sponsors, the evening was made possible by
GreenThumb, Coastal Sports Alliance, Suffolk Sport, Newell Fox, P
& R Locksmiths, Suffolk Coastal District Council, Suffolk
School Sports Partnership, The Seckford Theatre, Woodbridge School
Enterprise and Chris Mapey Photography.
2008 award winners:
The Morson Group Sports Personality of the
Year.
Winner: Keith Atkinson (Windsurfing).
Commended: Bradley Ball (Squash), Phil Revett (Sea fishing).
The DC Leisure Young Sports Personality of the
Year.
Winner: Mary Edmundson (Eventing).
Commended: Sian Fagg (Discus), Tim Linsell (Sailing).
The Mannings Amusement Park Disabled Sports
Personality of the Year.
Winner: Oliver Hedgley (Swimming).
Commended: Grace Hill (Swimming), Elise Martin-de-la-Torre
(Swimming).
The King Pin Club of the Year.
Winner: Deben Swimming Club.
Commended: HN Netball Club, Woodbridge Town FC.
The Suffolk Sport Coach of the
Year.
Winner: Ian Cotton (Swimming).
Commended: Jerry Bodkin (Rugby), Julie Jolliffe
(Judo).
The School Sports Partnership Sport Primary
School of the Year.
Winner: Causton Junior School..
Commended: Kingsfleet Primary School, Snape Primary.
The Wolsey Volkswagen Volunteer of the
Year.
Winner: Kim Stevens.
Commended: Chris Ehret, Graham Elliot.
The Waverley Hotel Lifetime Achievement
Award.
Winner: Keith Dixon.
Commended: Gordon Merfield, Mavis Thompson.
Follow this link to view the
criteria for the awards (new window PDF
90KB).
The 2009 Suffolk Coastal Sports Awards are being planned for
June 2009. If you would like more information about the awards
please contact Sarah Shinnie on 01394 444652 or
email
active.communities@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk.
