Community Sports Awards 2017
SASSOT’s Community Sports Awards 2017 saw some of the county’s finest sporting clubs, coaches, aspiring athletes, projects and volunteers coming together to be honoured. Held at Staffordshire County Council, on 8th November 2017, the event recognised the achievements and commitment of local people in developing local community sport. Awards were up for grabs in six categories and proved a challenging task for the judging panel in selecting county winners.
Our guest speaker of the evening Rebecca Bedford – Para-badminton World Championship gold medalist
Community Coach of the Year 2017 – Alan Keast (Boxing)
David Pinnock (SASSOT Sports Award Judging Panel Member and SASSOT Board Member) presenting Alan the award.
Community Club of the Year 2017 – Wyrley Juniors Football Club
Tony McGovern (Managing Director at Cannock Chase District Council and SASSOT Board Member) presenting Keith Hardy the award.
Aspiring Athlete of the Year 2017 – Coni-Mae Cartwright (Karate)
Janene Cox (Commissioner for Culture and Communities at Staffordshire County Council and SASSOT Board Member) presenting Coni Mae the award.
Community Impact Award of the Year 2017 – Chase Active Friday
Councillor Anthony Munday (Cabinet for Leisure, Stoke-on-Trent City Council) presenting Clive Gibson the award.
Community Volunteer of the Year 2017 – Lucas Barrow (Sailing)
Councillor Christine Mitchell (Culture and Sport Portfolio Holder for Cannock Chase District Council) presenting Lucas Barrow the award.
Winners to go through to the West Midlands Community Sports Awards Finals on 7th December 2017 at University of Birmingham Sport
Enjoy the evening and Good Luck To You All !
AND THE RUNNERS UP WERE ….
Community Coach of the Year 2017 (Runner Up) – Stuart Harris
David Pinnock (SASSOT Sports Award Judging Panel Member and SASSOT Board Member) presenting Stuart the award.
Community Club of the Year 2017 (Runner Up) – Cannock Hockey Club
Tony McGovern (Managing Director at Cannock Chase District Council and SASSOT Board Member) presenting Cannock Hockey Club the award.
Aspiring Athlete of the Year 2017 (Runner Up) – Seamus Derbyshire
Janene Cox (Commissioner for Culture and Communities at Staffordshire County Council and SASSOT Board Member) presenting Seamus the award.
Community Impact Award of the Year 2017 (Runner Up) – Shenstone Tennis Club
Councillor Anthony Munday (Cabinet for Leisure, Stoke-on-Trent City Council) presenting Zoe Edwards the award.
Power of Sport Award 2017 (Runner Up) In Association With BBC Radio Stoke – Ellen Piper
Lee Blakeman (BBC Radio Stoke presenter) presenting Ellen Piper the award.
Community Volunteer of the Year 2017 (Runner Up) – Mike Carr (Karate)
Councillor Christine Mitchell (Culture and Sport Portfolio Holder for Cannock Chase District Council) presenting Mike Carr the award.