A record audience of over 300 people attended the prestigious ceremony organised by Active York with partners City of York Council and York Sport. The awards celebrate the sporting and wellbeing achievements from across the York District during 2022.
York Valkyrie were the big winners at the 8th annual Sports Awards that took place for the first time at York Racecourse
A record audience of over 300 people attended the prestigious ceremony organised by Active York with partners City of York Council and York Sport.
The awards celebrate the sporting and wellbeing achievements from across the York District during 2022.
York Valkyrie, were chosen as Performance Team /Club, Tara-Jane Stanley was crowned Sportswomen of the Year and Lindsay Anfield the top coach.
York RLFC also had AJ Towse as student of the year.
The major award of the evening, The Outstanding Contribution to Sport Award, went to Dawn Martland for her long-term dedication to swimming in the city.
Keith Morris Chair of Active York said: “When we established this event 10 years ago it was always our intention that these awards would evolve to give an even greater platform to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of those within our city.
We are delighted that the 2023 York Sports Awards received a record level of nominations, recognised a total of 60 finalists, and attracted a record audience at our new venue.
Working with our partners we will continue to raise the profile of the awards, that celebrate all those involved in sport and activity in and around York”.
As well as the main partners, City of York Council and York Sport, the awards ceremony was supported by Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate, Better, York RFLC, York City Football Club Foundation, West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Switalski’s Solicitors, YO1 Radio, Nutrein, University of York and York St John University.
YORK SPORTS AWARDS WINNERS LIST:
YOUNG ACHIEVERS
Young Sportsman of the year – Sponsored by Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
Bradley Headington – Winner
Jacob Brown – Highly Commended
Leo Atang – Highly Commended
Seb Mortimer – Highly Commended
Young Sportswoman of the Year- Sponsored by Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
Ava Brown – Winner
Amy Birch – Highly Commended
Freya Vidal – Highly Commended
Katie Robertson – Highly Commended
Young Disability Sportsperson of the Year - Sponsored by Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate
Kian James – Winner
Lilly–Anne Goodwin – Winner
SENIOR ACHIEVERS:
Sportsman of the year – Sponsored by York RLFC Knights:
Scott Lincoln – Winner
Alex Cockram – Highly Commended
Jordan Thompson – Highly Commended
Sportswoman of the year – Sponsored by York RLFC Valkyrie:
Tara–Jane Stanley – Winner
Louise Prashad – Highly Commended
Mollie Garratt – Highly Commended
Disability Sportsperson of the Year – Sponsored by Switalski’s Solicitors:
Calum Japes – Winner
Louise Prashad – Winner
Daniel Dalby – Highly Commended
Student Sportsperson of the Year – Sponsored by York Sport:
AJ Towse – Winner
Bridget Morgan – Highly Commended
Maya Branfoot – Highly Commended
Performance Team / club of the year – Sponsored by YO1 radio:
York RLFC Valkyrie – Winner
York City Ladies Football Club –Highly Commended
City of York Hockey Club Ladies Indoor Team – Highly Commended
York City Football Club – Highly Commended
ACTIVE ACHIEVERS
Active Primary School- Sponsored by Better
Archbishop of York’s CE Junior School – Winner
St Wilfrid’s RC Primary School – Highly Commended
Poppleton Road Primary School – Highly Commended
Copmanthorpe Primary School – Highly commended
Active Secondary School- Sponsored by Better
Manor CE Academy Girls Tennis Team – Winner
The Mount School U13 Netball Team – Highly Commended
St Peter’s School Swimming Team – Highly Commended
Sustainability Award- Sponsored by Better
York Sport – Winner
Diversity and Inclusivity Award- Sponsored by Better
Independent domestic abuse service IDAS – Winner
North East and Yorkshire Senior Cerebral Palsy Football Team – Highly commended
York RI Templars – Highly Commended
Denise Cooper – Highly Commended
Marnie Freeman–Hacker – Highly commended
SPECIAL CONTRIBUTION:
Coach of the Year – Sponsored by Nutrein:
Lindsay Anfield – Winner
Marc Ford – Highly Commended
Sean Potter – Highly Commended
Marnie freeman–Hacker – Highly Commended
Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by York City FC Foundation:
Dawn Shore – Winner
Glen Coultish – Highly Commended
Jemimah Eve – Highly Commended
Daniel Hope – Highly Commended
Phil Sanderson – Highly Commended
Community Team / Club of the Year – Sponsored by York St John University:
Clifton Cycling Club Juniors – Winner
York College Women’s Football Team – Highly Commended
Wiggington Squash Club – Highly Commended
North east and Yorkshire Cerebral Palsy Football Team – Highly Commended
Hamilton Panthers JFC – Highly Commended
Community Champion – Sponsored by University of York:
Phil Quin – Winner
Nathan Fearon – Highly Commended
Tony Bruce – Highly Commended
Giulia Pasotti – Highly Commended
Levi Harrop – Highly Commended
Outstanding Contribution to Sport – Sponsored by City of York Council:
Dawn Martland – Winner
David Winterburn – Highly Commended
Paula Stainton - Highly Commended
Katie Langan – Highly Commended
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