Charnwood Sports Awards finalists are revealed

The awards ceremony, organised by Charnwood Borough Council, received 76 individual nominations and judges have now selected finalists in all 10 categories.

Cllr Deborah Taylor, lead member for communities said: “It was tough trying to narrow down this year’s finalists as we have so many talented and dedicated individuals, coaches, clubs and volunteers in Charnwood.

“These awards are not only a fantastic way to celebrate their sporting talents but to also acknowledge the people who dedicate their time to make it happen.

“A huge thank you to everyone who submitted nominations and good luck to all the finalists.”

The categories recognise the achievements of junior and senior athletes, sports clubs, coaches and volunteers.

Last year’s winners included basketball coach Mark Jarram and Loughborough Town Swimming Club.

This year’s awards ceremony will take place on Monday, December 2 at Burleigh Court, Loughborough.

You can keep up to date with the action on the night by following the hashtag #CharnSports19 on Twitter.

The finalists are:

Junior Sportsperson of the Year

Sophie Watson
Thomas Giles
Will Bell

Junior Team of the Year

Barrow Town Eagles U9 Football Team
Charnwood College Riders
Loughborough Foxes U12 Football Team

Outstanding Contribution to Sport & Physical Activity & School Sport

Aimee Merison
Dishley Park Run
Gorse Covert Health Walk

Senior Sportsperson of the Year

Joe Heyes
Karim Chan
Katie Boulter

Senior Team of the Year

Charnwood Tennis Women’s 1st Team
Poplar Football Club 
Loughborough Lawn Tennis Club Ladies 1st

Volunteer of the Year

Ann Bullock
Dan Turner
Holly Shepherd
Sam James

Club of the Year

Loughborough Badminton Club
Rothley Park Cricket Club
Shepshed Running Club

Coach of the Year

Krumesh Patel
Laura Buddle
Paul Nicholls

Best Community Sport and Physical Activity Project 2019

MJFC Ladies- Gemma Jones
LEAP & LEAP Maintainers
Pauline McCoy

Joe Humphries Special Recognition Award 2019

Jesse Dufton
Joe Ballantyne
Sue Reynolds