Sports Awards 08

Well-deserved celebrations and tributes were paid to Cornwall’s sports volunteers at the 2008 Cornwall Sports Awards on Friday November 7 at Tregenna Castle. In its third year now, we organise the event to thank those who dedicate their time and efforts to supporting our strong sports community.

Special guests who spoke at the 2008 ceremony included Olympic Gold medal rower Ed Coode MBE, Olympic runner Jemma Simpson and Paralympic Bronze medal swimmer Matthew Whorwood.

 

2008 Winners

COACHING

Sponsored by Truro College:
Male Coach of the Year – John Rhodes, Launceston Swimming Club
Female Coach of the Year – Eve Methven, Bude Junior Squash Club
Young Performers Coach of the Year – Kevin Cooke, Samurai Karate Club
Young Coach of the Year U25 – Tom Lyle, Launceston Badminton & Cricket Clubs

CLUB

Sponsored by Tony Pryce Sports:
Adult Club of the Year – St Agnes Football Club
Junior Club of the Year – Truro Fencing Club
Club of the Year 2008 (chosen by text vote, in collaboration with Devon & Cornwall Media Group Newspapers) – St Agnes Football Club

OFFICIATING

Sponsored by Miller Countrywide:
Official of the Year – Anita Gittons, Perranporth & St Agnes Football Clubs
Young Official of the Year – Paul Wilson, Callington School

VOLUNTEERING

Sponsored by Cornwall Centre for Volunteers:
Lifetime Services to Sport – Milly Edwards, Roseland Gig Rowing Club
Community Volunteer of the Year – Lin Taylor, St Agnes Football Club
Community Volunteer of the Year U25 – Andrea Semmonds, Brannel Netball Club
Young Leader of the Year – Jordan White, Bude School