A RECORD number of nominations have been submitted for this year’s Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards, it has been announced.
In total 63 inspiring individuals, teams and groups were nominated for recognition for their achievements both on and off the field in 13 categories, smashing last year’s previous record which stood at just more than 50.
The top two or three nominations have been shortlisted and the winners will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday, 14 July at Malvern College.
There will be a hint of Rio de Janeiro about the event, in honour of the Olympic Games due to be held in the city later this summer.
Samba band ‘Someone at the Door’ will be entertaining the 200 guests expected to pack into the venue for the event, which is sponsored by UK Flood Barriers and organised by Malvern Hills District Council for the sixth year running.
The Olympic theme will be continued by guest speaker Katrina Hart, who was a key part of the Great Britain Paralympics team that won bronze in the 4x100m T37 relay at London 2012.
BBC Hereford and Worcester presenter Andrew Easton will host the evening which is produced by Malvern based TM Events. And the Malvern Observer will be providing readers with live coverage of the event on both its Facebook and Twitter feeds throughout the big night.
Coun David Watkins, Portfolio Holder for Healthier Communities on Malvern Hills District Council, said: “The Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards continue to grow in popularity year on year. They provide a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate the sporting talent we have here in the district, as well as the dedication and commitment required off the field to enable that talent to shine.
“It’s fantastic we’ve received another record number of nominations and I’m excited to find out who the winners are.”
Those shortlisted in each category are listed below:
Team of the Year award – sponsored by Fortis Living
Nominees: Malvern RFC Colts, Motionettes Jazz, Motionettes Poms
Young Volunteer of the Year award – sponsored by Morgan Motor Company
Nominees: Sam Edmundson, Megan Taylor
Coach of the Year award – sponsored by Malvern Hills Community Safety Partnership
Nominees: Emma Edmunds, Justine Brooks
Inclusive Project of the Year award – sponsored by Tulip Cleaning and Laundry Solutions
Nominees: Newtown Sports Cerebral Palsy FC, Swim Inspiration
Community Project of the Year award – sponsored by ESP Enigma
Nominees: Pendock Spring Chicken Race, This Worcs Girl Can
Club of the Year award – sponsored by Sports Partnership Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Nominees: Malvern Town FC, Manor Park Bowls
Volunteer of the Year award – sponsored by YMCA Worcestershire
Nominees: Steve and Dana Hughes, William ‘Bill’ Nelson
Newcomer of the Year award – sponsored by TM Events
Nominees: Aimee Stephenson, Danielle Hopkins
Young Male Sports Personality of the Year award – sponsored by Westbridge Food Group Ltd
Nominees: Carrick Hill, Eddie McCrorie Mayne, Stan Pritchard
Young Female Sports Personality of the Year award – sponsored by Malvern Instruments
Nominees: Camey Dorrell, Eliza Woodhouse, Saffron Cresswell
Male Sports Personality of the Year award – sponsored by The Best of Malvern Hills
Nominees: Alexander Lloyd, Dave Reynolds
Female Sports Personality of the Year award – sponsored by Freedom Leisure
Nominees: Evie Richards, Vicki Hancox
Unsung Hero of the Year award – sponsored by UK Flood Barriers
Nominees: Amanda Smith, Martin Brennan
