The third Sport Pembrokeshire Awards have attracted more entries than any other sports award scheme in Wales.
A record 108 nominations have been received for 12 categories.
The three finalists in each category will be listed in the Western Telegraph on the 18th November and profiled in its 25th November edition – as well as on Radio Pembrokeshire.
The winners will be announced on 27th November at the 2009 Sport Pembrokeshire Award ceremony at Folly Farm.
Councillor Rob Lewis, Cabinet Member for Sport, said they were delighted to have received so many nominations, spanning a huge cross-section of sports, from bowls to sailing, gymnastics and karting – as well as the more traditional track and field.
“The standard has been exceptional over the last two years, but this year it is absolutely outstanding,” he said.
“This has been most noticeable in the junior section, and especially in the girls’ category which has received the largest number of nominations ever, of a uniformly very high standard.”
He added: “I would like to take the opportunity to thank our main sponsors – Chevron, The Western Telegraph, Folly Farm and Radio Pembrokeshire – for their continuing support.”
John Deason, Manager of Sport Pembrokeshire, the sport development department of Pembrokeshire County Council, said:
“Grass roots sport is alive and well in Pembrokeshire. These awards are our chance to celebrate sporting success in the county.
“Everyone nominated deserves recognition for their achievements; whether as performer, coach, teacher or organiser – and all nominees are invited, along with guests, to attend the Awards Special Presentation evening on 27th November at Folly Farm.
“If any other member of the county’s sporting fraternity wish to attend please contact the Sport Pembrokeshire Office on 01437 776187 without delay; places are limited.”
This year’s nominations are:
Coach of the Year
- John Amos (Tenby Dolphins)
- David Thompson (Pembroke & District Swimming Club)
- John Baggott (Pembrokeshire County Bowling Team)
- Chris Griffiths (Kilgetty U14s Football)
- Matthew Hearne (Milford Haven Golf Club)
- Rhys Harry (Tenby Golf Club)
- Alun Evans (Newport Golf Club)
- Oliver Duckett (Trefloyne Golf Club)
- Matthew Rees (Haverfordwest Golf Club)
- Tom Hilling and David Ayres (Tenby Golf Club)
- Carrie Slack (Manorbier Girls Football)
- Robin Withers, Steve Matchett and Jim Buck (Pembrokeshire Tristars)
- Huw Morgan (Pembrokeshire Harriers)
- Phil Thomas (Pembroke Swimming Club)
- Amy Yelland (Pembrokeshire Special Needs Gymnastics Club)
Female Sporting Achievement
- Samantha Rossiter (Cricket)
- Shan Roberts (Marathon Running)
- Molly Furnival Doran (Football)
Male Sporting Achievement
- Ryan Thomas (Bowls)
- Adam Jones (Karting)
- Colin Mason (Karting)
- Christopher James Busby (Triathlon and Rugby)
- Gareth Powell and Alan Jones (Golf)
- Joe Allen (Football)
- Adam Davies (High Jump)
- Luke Llewellin (Shooting)
Boys (U16) Sporting Achievement
- Ross Chell (Karting)
- Elliot Scotcher (Football)
- Harry Owen (Gymnastics)
- Alaric Jones (Football and Triathlon)
Girls (U16) Sporting Achievement
- Lauren Bell (Athletics)
- Bethan Davie (Swimming)
- Heather Lewis (Walking)
- Angharad James (Football and Cricket)
- Hannah Lewis (Football and Hockey)
- Sarah Hughes (Show Jumping)
- Poppy Lewis (Gymnastics)
- Britney Campbell Lawrence (Gymnastics)
- Danielle Rowe (Sailing)
Disability Sport Award
- Richard Young (Swimming)
- Leah Scott (Gymnastics)
- Colin Bond (Target Shooting)
- Rhys Eynon (Football)
Junior (U16) Disability Sport Award
- Kristian George (Horse Riding)
- Marcus James (Gymnastics)
- Emma Cox (Gymnastics)
Unsung Hero
- Victoria Jones (Special Needs Gymnastics)
- Keith Thompson (Cricket)
- Ronnie Beynon (Football)
- Phil Devonald (Football)
- Stuart Lewis (Rugby)
Club Organiser of the Year
- Royston Badham (Karting)
- Lynn Delabertouche (Bowling)
- Angela Miles (Hockey and Football)
Team Achievement of the Year
- Tenby Bowling Club
- Welsh Special Needs Gymnastics Team Members from Pembrokeshire and their Coaches
- Cresselly Cricket Club 1st X1
Junior (U16) Team Achievement of the Year
- Crymych Rugby Football Club Junior Section
- Broad Haven School Gymnastics Team
- Pembrokeshire Performance Squad Swim Relay Team
- Sir Thomas Picton School U16s Girls Hockey Team
- Pembrokeshire Tristars
Contribution to School Sport Award
- Dean Flood (Haverfordwest VC Primary School)
- Gareth Jones (Greenhill Secondary School)
- Brenda Scourfield (Templeton Primary School)
- Gethin Griffiths (Ysgol Bro Gwaun)
- Sahana Sekaran (Sir Thomas Picton Secondary School)
- Dean Gough (Outer Reef Surf School)
- Tom Hilling and David Ayres (Tenby Golf Club)
