Published: Thu twenty third November, 2023

The finalists for this yr’s Charnwood Sports Awards have been introduced.

The awards, organised by Charnwood Borough Council’s Sport and Recreation staff, Active Charnwood, acquired over 100 nominations this yr.

The Charnwood Sports Awards have fun the work and dedication of people, golf equipment, coaches and volunteers throughout the borough.

They additionally spotlight faculties and workplaces making a distinction to the well being and wellbeing of native communities.

The awards ceremony takes place on Monday December 4 at Burleigh Court in Loughborough.

Cllr Liz Blackshaw, the Council’s lead member for communities, mentioned: “We had been happy to see so many entries this yr and it was actually powerful to decide on our finalists.

“The awards are about showcasing the incredible sporting expertise we’ve within the borough. It’s equally vital to have fun these behind the scenes equivalent to coaches and volunteers who dedicate their time.

“We can even spotlight these workplaces and organisations that are making a optimistic distinction to the well being and wellbeing of residents.

“Congratulations to all of the finalists and thank you to everyone who took the time to enter.”

This yr’s awards are kindly being supported by Efficiency East Midlands (EEM), Active Together, Serco, Fusion Lifestyle, Loughborough College, Loughborough University, South Charnwood Schools Sport Partnership Network and idverde.

There is a complete of 9 classes for this yr’s awards together with the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust award which recognises inspirational individuals or teams who’ve gone above and past and made excellent achievements, within the face of adversity.

The 2023 finalists are:

Club of the Year

• Loughborough College Flag Football Team
• Loughborough Rugby Club
• Loughborough Swimming Club
• Safe Well Happy Group

Joe Humphries Memorial Trust Special Recognition

• Ann & Jerry Bullock
• Leandra Whelband
• Phil Williamson

Lets Get Moving Junior Ambassador of the Year

• Amelia Trahar & Jessica Brooker
• Chichi Jamu
• Wenlo RDA Young Volunteers

Junior Sports Person of the Year

• Dahnon Ward
• Katie & Emelia Corns
• Harry Donald

Lets Get Moving School Sport Award

• Ashmount School
• Hannah McClay – Ward
• Joel Wolfe

Outstanding Contribution to Sport Physical Activity & Health

• Gorse Covert Health Leaders
• Mark Riches
• Nick Shaw
• Phil Williamson

Lets Get Moving Senior Ambassador of the Year Award

• Andy Moore
• Pauline Young
• Sanjit Sudarsan

Senior Sports Person of the Year Award 

• Daniel Powell
• Jonathan Broom-Edwards
• Mary Cholhok

Lets Get Moving Wellbeing at Work Award 

• Ashmount School
• Loughborough College Active Team
• Watermead Day Nursery

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