Canterbury and District Sports Awards 2009

in association with Molten

In its second year, the Canterbury and District Sports Awards are the biggest event of its kind in the Canterbury area, recognising and celebrating the wealth of talent and commitment seen in community sport across the district. From athletes and coaches to officials and administrators, the awards are the only event in the Canterbury area to recognise achievements across all sports.

The evening, which was hosted by South East Today newsreader Rob Smith, began with a special demonstration by world freestyle football champion John Farnworth. After all the awards had been handed out, disabled sailor Hilary Lister, who has her own link to the Canterbury district in that she learnt to sail at Westbere Sailing Opportunities, spoke about her experiences and took part in a question and answer session with Rob Smith.

Canterbury City Council's Executive member for sport and culture, Cllr Darren Ellis, said " It was a fantastic evening and a wonderful opportunity opportunity to celebrate the very best sports men, women and clubs in the Canterbury district. We are fortunate to have some exceptionally talented people. I would like to congratulate all of the winners, runners and nominees on their success."

The winners and runners up from the evening were:

• Junior Sports Performer  - Sponsored by Molten
  • Winner: Rachel Hanagan
  • Runner Up: Philip Gower (Canterbury Archers)
  • Runner Up: Keziah Gore (City of Canterbury Rhythmic Gymnastics Club)
     
• Senior Sports Performer - Sponsored by Molten
  • Winner: Brendan Barker (Herne Bay United Roller Hockey Club)
  • Runner Up: Matt Evans (Canterbury City Football Club)
  • Runner Up: Dan Ritchie (Herne Bay Rowing Club)
     
• Veteran Sports Performer - Sponsored by Molten
  • Winner: Jane Clayton (Mallard Fencing Club)
  • Runner Up: John Maylam (Canterbury Hockey Club)
  • Runner Up: Lionel Hoskins (Herne Bay Tennis Club
     
• Junior Disabled Sport Achiever - Sponsored by Herne Bay Mobility
  • Winner: Alfie Goldsmith (Swimming)
  • Runner Up: Stewart Lashley (Multi Sport)
  • Runner Up: Daniel Box (Cricket)
     
• Senior Disabled Sport Achiever - Sponsored by Herne Bay Mobility
  • Winner: Nick Boylan (City of Canterbury Swimming Club)
  • Runner Up: Paula Newens (Canterbury Wheelchair Tennis Club)
  • Runner Up: Liz Woods (The Paddocks Riding Centre)
     
• Junior Club of the Year - Sponsored by McDonalds
  • Winner: Canterbury Rugby Club
  • Runner Up: Whitstable Youth Bowling Club
  • Runner Up: City of Canterbury Swimming Club
     
• Senior Club of the Year - Sponsored by McDonalds
  • Winner: Herne Bay United Roller Hockey and Skating Club
  • Runner Up: Herne Bay Rowing Club
  • Runner Up: The Paddocks Riding School
     
• Coach of the Year - Sponsored by McDonalds
  • Winner: Phil McVey (Herne Bay United Roller Hockey and Skating Club)
  • Runner Up: Louise Edwards (The Paddocks Riding Centre)
  • Runner Up: Linda Mason (Raqueteers Badminton Club and Whitstable Cricket Club)
     
• Unsung Hero in Sport Award - Sponsored by The King's Mile Florist
  • Winner: George Lafrate (Canterbury and District Angling Association)
  • Runner Up: Carol Reed (Canterbury Tennis Club)
  • Runner Up: Tony Smith (City of Canterbury Swimming Club)  

Photos from the evening

Please click on the links below to see a selection of images taken on the evening. If you would like to purchase any of the images please contact Jason Dodd photography, e-mail jdoddphotography@btinternet.com or call 07732 106 192.

• Images of the venue, dinner and the award winners.
• Further images of award winners.
• Images of all nominees and sponsors.