Previous Winners


Female Sports Person of the Year

A female who participates in open-aged competition who has made a major personal achievement through either local, regional or national success individually or through making a significant difference to a team during the year. Who has demonstrated considerable commitment and is an inspiration and positive role model to others.  


2010 - Laura Unsworth (Hockey)

2011 - Becky Batsford (Hockey)

2012 - Laura Unsworth (Hockey)

2013 - Kathryn Fowler (Water Polo)

2014 - Laura Whittle (Athletics)

2015 - Emma Collett (Taekwondo)

2016 - Laura Whittle (Athletics)

2017 - Katie Ingle (Athletics)

2018 - Alice Kinsella (Gymnastics)

2019 - Kelly Petersen-Pollard (Judo)



MALE Sports Person of the Year

A male who participates in open-aged competition who has made a major personal achievement through either local, regional or national success individually or through making a significant difference to a team during the year. Who has demonstrated considerable commitment and is an inspiration and positive role model to others.  


2010 - Brook Davies (Rugby)

2011 - Paul Heard (Cycle Speedway)

2012 - Paul Heard (Cycle Speedway)

2013 - Anthony Harris (Snooker)

2014 - Sean Harrison (Rugby)

2015 - Cameron Clarke (Golf)

2016 - Luke Davies (Swimming)

2017 - Alex Collett (Tae Kwon Do)

2018 - Hamish Carter (Gymnastics)

2019 - Nicholas Pryce (Athletics)



Lifetime CONTRIBUTION Award

A individual who has contributed significantly to sport in Sutton Coldfield, demonstrated long standing commitment and dedication and continually inspired and encouraged others through their involvement in sport during their lifetime.


2010 - Ernie Eames

2011 - Sylvia Evans

2012 - John Potter

2013 - Harry Peakman

2014 - Keith Andrews

2015 - Keith Stonebridge

2016 - Simon Yeo

2017 - Paula Maxwell

2018 - Brian Higson

2019 - David and Christine Homer



VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

A volunteer who has made an outstanding contribution to local sport during the past 12 months. This could be an official, committee member, helper or anyone else who you feel deserves recognition for their dedication. An individual who has demonstrated a significant contribution to sport in the community, making a positive impact on others and widening access to sport and physical activity through the giving of their time. An inspiration and positive role model for participants and their peers. Has built strong relationships and links with clubs, schools and/or other community organisations.


2010 - Ben Smoldon (Sutton RFC)

2011 - Geoff Flower (Boldmere SC)

2012 - Steve Harlow (Boldmere SC)

2013 - Laurence Kyd (RSCAC)

2014 - Ernie Eames (RSCAC)

2015 - David O'Brien (Sutton C'field HC)

2016 - Ian Chalmers (Colron Boys FC)

2017 - Sarah Wilkes (Boldmere Bullets)

2018 - Tom Owens (Hockey)

2019 - Gary Cheary (parkrun)



COACH OF THE YEAR

A coach who has made an outstanding contribution to local sport during the year. Who over the last year has committed to delivering the highest standard of coaching. They will have shown a professional attitude and excellent dedication in getting more individuals starting and staying in sport and their athletes/players to progress during the year. In addition they have shown a commitment to their continued development as a coach.


2010 - Stephen Barnes (Birm Mets)

2011 - Steve Ashford (Judo)

2012 - Ashley Cox (Swimming)

2013 - Margaret & Ian Riley (Athletics)

2014 - Steve Perryman (Cricket)

2015 - Neil Tooth (Football)

2016 - Graham Felton (Athletics)

2017 - Chris Hall (Squash)

2018 - Anthea Cottrell (Netball)

2019 - Joey Stanger (Swimming)



CLUB OF THE YEAR

A Club which has enjoyed significant success and achievement during the year and shown exceptional commitment in developing their club and the activities and sports it offers to the community of Sutton Coldfield and has worked hard to encourage members of the community into their sport. This could include specific achievements in any development area such as increased junior membership, disability sport etc.


2010 - Boldmere Swimming Club

2011 - Boldmere Swimming Club

2012 - Walmley Cricket Club

2013 - Sutton Coldfield Rugby Club

2014 - Boldmere Swimming Club

2015 - Streetly Tennis Club

2016 - Rectory Boxing Club

2017 - Boldmere Bullets

2018 - Sutton Coldfield Hockey Club

2019 - Walmley Cricket and Sports Club



SENIOR TEAM OF THE YEAR

A successful team, which participates in open-aged competition that has gained significant local, regional or national success in the year, at the same time as demonstrating fair play and a good sporting attitude.


2010 - Birmingham Met. College Girls Football Team

2011 - Sutton Coldfield HC Ladies 1st Team

2012 - Sutton Coldfield Rugby FC Mens 1st Team

2013 - Sutton Coldfield CC Mens 1st Team

2014 - Sutton Coldfield CC Mens 1st Team

2015 - Sutton Coldfield CC Mens 1st Team

2016 - Sutton Coldfield RFC Womens 1st Team

2017 - Walmley CC Ladies 1st Team

2018 - Sutton Coldfield College Ability Counts Football Team

2019 - Sutton Coldfield RFC Womens 1st Team



Achievement in Disability Sport

Awarded to either an individual or para-team whom participates in disability sports and has gained significant local, regional or national success and/or achieved a major improvement in their development in the year. The individual/team will have demonstrated considerable commitment and will be an inspiration and positive role model to others. 


2010 - Tully Kearney (Swimming)

2011 - Tully Kearney (Swimming)

2012 - Jon-Allan Butterworth (Cycling)

2013 - Tully Kearny (Swimming)

2014 - Kiera Shepherd (Swimming)

2015 - Muniner Singh Hayer (Athletics)

2016 - Neve Allen (Panathlon)

2017 - Muninder Singh Hayer (Athletics)

2018 - Neve Allen (Athletics)

2019 - Daniel Blunn (Snooker)



Veteran Sports Person/Team of the Year

Either an individual who participates in veteran-aged competition who has made a major personal achievement through either local, regional or national success individually or through making a significant difference to a team during the year. Who has demonstrated considerable commitment and is an inspiration and positive role model to others.

Or a successful team, which participates in veteran-aged competition that has gained significant local, regional or national success in the year, at the same time as demonstrating fair play and a good sporting attitude.  


2010 - Jhalman Singh (Athletics) / Streetly Tennis o'60s Team

2011 - Tony King (Tennis) / Streetly Tennis o'65s Team

2012 - Janice Pryce (Athletics) / Sutton Coldfield HC o'35s

2013 - Donald Brown (Athletics) / Sutton Coldfield FC o'35s

2014 - Gordon Oats (Tennis)

2015 - Paul Bates (Swimming)

2016 - Streetly Tennis Club o70s

2017 - Julie Rogers (Athletics)

2018 - Daniel Cottier (Tennis)

2019 - Donald Brown (Athletics)



Elite Junior Sports Person of the Year

A junior (aged 18 or under) who completes at an elite level (internationally and/or nationally) and has made a major personal achievement through either success individually or through making a significant difference to a team during the year.  Who has demonstrated considerable commitment and is an inspiration and positive role model to others.


2017 - Megan McCarron (Kickboxing)

2018 - Chloe Barnes (Karate)

2019 - Louie Barry (Football)



Grassroots Junior Sports Person of the Year

A junior (aged 18 or under) who completes at a grassroots level (locally and regionally) and has made a major personal achievement through either local or regional success individually or through making a significant difference to a team during the year.  Who has demonstrated considerable commitment and is an inspiration and positive role model to others.


2017 - Isabel Thomas-Male (Athletics)

2018 - Sachin Dubb (Cricket)

2019 - Isabel Thomas-Male (Athletics) / David Clough (Cricket)



Junior Sports Person of the Year

A junior (aged 18 or under) who has made a major personal achievement through either local, regional or national success individually or through making a significant difference to a team during the year.  Who has demonstrated considerable commitment and is an inspiration and positive role model to others.


2010 - Elizabeth Mallett (Golf)

2011 - Matt Venables (Sailing)

2012 - Jemma Westgate (Pentathlon)

2013 - Hamish Carter (Gymnastics)

2014 - Alice Kinsella (Gymnastics)

2015 - Lubjana Piovesana (Judo) / Samuel Perry (Judo)

2016 - Alice Kinsella (Gymnastics) / Hamish Carter (Gymnastics)

 



Junior Sports Person of the Year

A successful team (which can include school teams) that participates in junior level (aged 18 or under) competition that has made a major achievement through either local, regional or national success and has demonstrated fair play and a good sporting attitude during the year.


2010 - Walmley CC u15s Team

2011 - Walmley CC Girls u13s Team

2012 - RSCAC u17 Womens Cross Country Team

2013 - Walmley CC Girls u15 Team

2014 - Boldmere SC Junior Swim Team

2015 - Sutton & District Primary Football Team

2016 - Walmley CC u13a Team

2017 - Colron FC u13s Team

2018 - Walmley CC u15 Team

2019 - Sutton Coldfield Town FC u18s Team



SECONDARY SCHOOL of the Year

A secondary school which during the year:

Provided high quality programme of physical education

Provided of a variety of extra-curricular sporting activities

Has shown innovative methods to engage the least active students in physical activity

Has achieved sporting success.


2010 - Birmingham Met. College

2011 - Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

2012 - The Arthur Terry School

2013 - The Arthur Terry School

2014 - Bishop Vesey's Grammar School

2015 - The Arthur Terry School

2016 - Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls

2017 - Plantsbrook School

2018 - Fairfax School

2019 - Bishop Vesey's Grammar School



primARY SCHOOL of the Year

A primary school which during the year:

Provided high quality programme of physical education

Provided of a variety of extra-curricular sporting activities

Has shown innovative methods to engage the least active students in physical activity

Has achieved sporting success.


2010 - Moor Hall Primary School

2011 - Coppice Primary School & New Oscott Primary School

2012 - Little Sutton Primary School

2013 - Little Sutton Primary School

2014 - Boldmere Primary School

2015 - Whitehouse Common Primary School

2016 - Banners Gate Primary School

2017 - New Oscott Primary School

2018 - Walmley Junior School

2019 - Deanery C of E Primary School