Six people have been shortlisted for the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Kitsons Solicitors.
The six shortlisted are among almost 50 people nominated for the 13 categories in the 41stTeignbridge Sports and Community Awards and who will also be entered into the People’s Champion Award.
Each of the six have left their mark on people’s lives in Teignbridge, have been an inspiration over the years to local communities and individuals, supported a range of activities and sports, boosted participation and provided training and encouragement to many people within the local communities in which they live.
They are among the green champions, community schools, lifetime achievers, community champions, volunteers, athletes and coaches who have been shortlisted as finalists for the 41st year of the Teignbridge District Council’s Sports and Community Awards.
And the public will be able to decide on the overall winner by voting via the Council’s website for The People’s Champion award, between 10.00 am on Monday 27 April until the final category winner has been announced at the Awards Ceremony on 1 May.
Please note that the Awards Ceremony on 1 May is subject to change depending on how the Coronavirus situation develops.
Portfolio Holder for Sport, Recreation & Culture, Cllr Andrew MacGregor, congratulated all the finalists as well as everyone who had been nominated. “Each year it gets tougher for our judging panel to shortlist and choose a winner in each category. The quality of the nominations is extremely high and I’m thrilled to be part of such an exciting and popular event which is a highlight of the Teignbridge calendar.
“As a council, it is important for us to recognise the fantastic achievements and voluntary work of people involved in sports and our community. I’d like to thank our judges, headline sponsor Kitsons Solicitors, our media partner the Mid-Devon Advertiser and all the businesses and organisations which have sponsored one of the categories.
“We are looking forward to an exciting awards ceremony which this year will be held in Dawlish Leisure Centre and to find out the winner of the People’s Champion Award.”
The 2020 finalists for each category are:
Sport, Health and/or Community Champion Sponsored by Stover Golf Club
In recognition of an individual or a team who has shown true dedication to a sport, health, or community within the Teignbridge District from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Aaron Clark- Sport, Health and/or Community Champion
Janet Lyons- Sport, Health and/or Community Champion
Michael and Gillian Wright- Sport, Health and/or Community Champion
Trainer Talk South Devon- Sport, Health and/or Community Champion
Personal Achievement Award Sponsored by Cavanna Homes
In recognition of an individual who has achieved a personal goal in the local community such as overcome a fear or defied the odds, exceeding their expectations and achieved success within Teignbridge from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Julie Dingley- Personal Achievement Award
Antoinette Ede- Personal Achievement Award
Bradley Oliver- Personal Achievement Award
Green Champion(s) Sponsored by Old Walls Vineyard & Holiday Lodges
In recognition of individuals, clubs, groups and organisations for their achievements and changes made towards environmental issues, sustainability and climate change across the district from September 15th 2018 – January 15th 2020
Dawlish Against Plastic- Green Champion(s)
Guerilla Gardening Group- Green Champion(s)
Kyran White- Green Champion(s)
Ogwild- Green Champion(s)
Plastic Free Newton Abbot- Green Champion(s)
Stuart Moulson- Green Champion(s)
Sustainable Bishop- Green Champion(s)
Teign is Green Club- Green Champion(s)
Teignmouth recycled art in the landscape Amy and Sam- Green Champion(s)
Coach/Manager of the Year Award Sponsored by Saints South West
In recognition of an individual who has led a team, squad or individual(s) to success in the sporting or community setting from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020.
Chris Rattenbury- Coach/Manager of the Year Award
James Trout- Coach/Manager of the Year Award
Ryan Bougourd- Coach/Manager of the Year Award
Community School of the Year Award Sponsored by Teignbridge Rotary Clubs
In recognition of a school/college that has shown commitment, dedication and success in sport and/or community engagement throughout 2019.
Coombeshead Academy- Community School of the Year Award
Shaldon Primary School- Community School of the Year Award
Wolborough Primary School- Community School of the Year Award
Young Persons Services to Sport and Community Sponsored by Stover School
In recognition of a young person (18 and under) who has contributed significantly to their community in sport, health or as part of Education, School, College and/or Community from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Chloe and Shannon Whittle- Young Persons Services to Sport or Community
Josh Lockwood- Young Persons Services to Sport or Community
Zak Ray Linley Moss- Young Persons Services to Sport or Community
Junior Sports Person of the Year Sponsored by Devon Football Association
In recognition of an individual who has achieved local, regional or national success within their sport from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Charlie Ryder- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Emily Churchill- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Hudson Cooper-Thompson- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
Senior Sports Person of the Year Sponsored by Teignbridge Leisure
In recognition of an individual who has achieved local, regional or national success within their sport from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Harrison Wood- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
James Bevis- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
Rachael Fee- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
Sam Taylor- Senior Sportsperson of the Year
Team of the Year Award Sponsored by Bayside Graphics & Mid Devon Advertiser
In recognition of a team that has achieved local, regional or national success within their Sport or Community from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Bovey Tracey Junior Lifesaving Team- Team of the Year
Mid Devon Youth Cyclocross Team- Team of the Year
Newton Abbot RFC Ladies Team- Team of the Year
Business Contribution to Sport and/or Community Sponsored by Stage Engage
In recognition of a business that has contributed to Sport and/or the community through financial and/or non-financial means from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Horsemanship for Health- Business Contribution to Sport and/or Community
Premier Kickboxing Newton Abbot- Business Contribution to Sport and/or Community
Waggle Events Ltd- Business Contribution to Sport and/or Community
Charity Contribution to Sport and/or Community Sponsored by Lamars Decorating Services
In recognition of a Charity or a not-for-profit organisation that has contributed to Sport and/or the community through financial and/or non-financial means from September 15th 2018 – 15th January 2020
Age UK Devo- Charity Contribution to Sport and/or Community
Andy’s Mans Club- Charity Contribution to Sport and/or Community
Mental Health Muscle United- Charity Contribution to Sport and/or Community
Lifetime Achievement Awards (Sport or Community) Sponsored by Kitsons Solicitors
In recognition of an individual who has achieved a Lifetime of outstanding contribution to sport or community
Bernard Jones- Lifetime Achievement Award
Janet Gordge- Lifetime Achievement Award
Joan Norman- Lifetime Achievement Award
John Campbell- Lifetime Achievement Award
Steve Dinnie- Lifetime Achievement Award
Sue Hutchings- Lifetime Achievement Award
People’s Champion Sponsored by Teignbridge District Council
The Overall winner will be decided by Public Vote on the night. Voting will open on Monday 27 April and will run until the last award of the evening. Anyone can vote for any of the finalists above to win the Peoples Champion Award.
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