Sports Awards Winners

The event was presented by Kris Temple from BBC South Today, and the evening began by sharing memories of 2012 from Anne Fletcher, London 2012 Athletics Official, Margaret Hyde, London 2012 Torch Bearer, Olivia Breen, London 2012 Athlete and Lucy Davis and Charlotte Joseph, London 2012 Games Makers. It was an inspiring and fitting way to celebrate a night of exceptional sporting achievement and endeavour, and a reminder of the incredible year of sport in 2012.

Speaking at the event, Councillor Keith Chapman, Executive Member for Culture and Recreation of Hampshire County Council commented: "Tonight has been a fantastic opportunity to recognise and reward local people’s dedication to sport and celebrate their achievements. Following on from such an amazing year for sport in 2012 it is inspiring to see so much commitment, inspiration and excellence within the sporting community in our county. I hope that this will continue for many years to come."

Congratulations to the 2013 Winners

Another great year of nominations with over two hundred being sent in ranging from athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, teams and clubs were put forward to receive an award. Making an exciting but dificult decision for our panel of judges.

The Awards presentation was opened with a welcome from Councillor Ken Thornber, Leader of Hampshire County Council and Kris Temple of BBC South Today presented the awards.

Speaking at the event, Cllr Ken Thornber, Leader of Hampshire County Council commented, "Tonight has been achance to recognise and reward local people’s dedication to sport and celebrate their achievements. It is especially rewarding to recognise our shortlisted nominees and winners in the year when the Olympic and Paralympic Games come to London. With so much commitment, inspiration and excellence within the sporting community in our county, I hope everyone will continue to inspire and develop new talent for the future and provide enjoyment for many more."

Congratulations to the 2012 Winners

Category	Winner
Junior Sportsman	Kai Widdrington Ballroom Dancing Eastleigh
Junior Sportswoman	Annabel Vose Sailing Winchester
Senior Sportsman	Samuel Goodall Power Lifting Basingstoke & Deane
Senior Sportswoman	Natalie Thomas Biathle Test Valley
Masters Sportsperson	Bronwin Carter Weightlifting Havant
Junior Disabilty Sportsperson Sponsored by Toucan Design	Alice Tai Swimming New Forest
Senior Disability Sportsperson Sponsored by Hampshire 2012	Deanna Coates Shooting Hart
Outstanding Personal Achievement Sponsored by Inprint	Gus Mckechnie Rowing Southampton
Junior Team Sponsored by Promo Logo	Hampshire Boys U13 Squash Squash Winchester
Senior Team	Henry Lloyd Williams and Sam Batten Sailing New Forest
Particpation Coach Sponsored by Coaching Hampshire & IOW	Julie Osborne Netball Portsmouth
Performance Coach Sponsored by Coaching Hampshire & IOW	Adam Paterson Gymnastics- Artistic Eastleigh
Official of the Year	Darryl Quinn Athletics Basingstoke & Deane
Club of the Year Sponsored by Halo Conferences & Events	Ellingham & Ringwood RFC Rugby New Forest
Junior Volunteer	Edward van Meerkerk Karate Basingstoke & Deane
Senior Volunteer	Debbie Parnell Cycling Eastleigh
Service to Sport	Lou Walker Hockey Test Valley

More than two hundred athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, teams and clubs were put forward to receive an award in 2011. The record number of entries underlines the strength in depth of sporting talent and commitment across the county.

Speaking at the event, Councillor Keith Chapman commented, “Tonight has been a fantastic celebration of sport throughout our county.  

The shortlisted nominees and winners reflect not only the quality of local sporting talent and achievement, but also the incredible dedication and commitment of the many unsung heroes – the coaches, volunteers and officials who together make Hampshire and the Isle of Wight such a great county to participate in and enjoy sport.”

The Awards benefitted from the support of a number of local businesses and organisations who came together to help share the celebration of local sporting excellence.  The event was featured on BBC Radio Solent in the build up to the event, whilst support was also received from Active Nation, Biscoes Solicitors, Coaching Hampshire & IOW, Hampshire 2012, Halo Conferences at Southampton Football Club, Promo Logo, Sport Structures and Toucan Design.

Congratulations to the 2011 Winners

Judged by an independent panel, the standard of entries for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Sports Awards 2010 was exceptional, with many current and aspiring international athletes featuring in the shortlist. In addition, an Outstanding Achievement Award was presented to Geoff Holt, the first transatlantic quadriplegic sailor, in recognition of his significant sailing accomplishments.

Councillor Margaret Snaith-Tempia, Executive Member for Culture and Recreation commented: “The quality of this year’s shortlist is a demonstration of the immense sporting talent and commitment to sport in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.  It all bodes very well for the future of sport in the county.”

“I expect to see many of our winners and shortlisted nominees participating at the London Olympics in 2012 and hope that the recognition they have received tonight spurs them on to continued success.”

2010 Winners

The 2009 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sports Awards saw many sporting stars and up and coming hopefuls for the future celebrate the county’s ongoing sporting success, along with those that have dedicated many years to the development of their chosen sport.

The winners were: