Awards 2008
To reward and recognise the outstanding achievements that individuals and communities have made in sport, community, the arts and heritage, the Leisure Awards 2008 took place on 11 March 2008 at Epworth Leisure Centre.
The event this year was a huge success with even more categories being added for awards. The event was enjoyed by all; the nominees, the nominators, our partners and the staff involved.
We had two special guests this year, each to represent a different area of leisure.
First of all was Jenna Downing who began inline skating for fun at a young age, went pro at 12, and is now a Great British champion. Jenna came 2nd in the 2002 X-Games, has recently starred in a music video and is a character in a video game. Jenna talked to local young people about her achievements and showed them her medals.
Our second guest Karen Coupland is the Managing Director and founder of Cupola Contemporary Art Ltd in Sheffield. This is a gallery specialising in selling quality contemporary art and hosts up to ten exhibitions a year. Karen is also a lecturer for Sheffield Hallam University and Manchester University, and is a freelance business mentor.
Here are the winners and runner ups for the awards:
Junior Boy Sports Achiever of the Year
- George Bowles
- George Colwill
- Runner up - Jake Parker
Junior Girl Sports Achiever of the Year
- Grace Conlon
- Runner up - Megan Chapman
Disabled Sports Achiever of the Year
- Dannyelle - St Hughs
Top Male Achiever of the Year
- Michael McInerney Junior
Top Female Achiever of the Year
- Ailsa Lloyd
Junior Team of the Year
- Appleby Frodingham Girls Under 14 Football Team
- Bottesford Under 14 Football Team
- Runner up - John Leggott College Womens Hockey Club
Senior Team of the Year
- Haxey Cricket Club
Coach of the Year
- Jo Metcalfe
- Runner up - Mick Barwick
Sports Club of the Year
- Bottesford Town Football Club
- Runner up - Steelers Basketball Club
Male Sports Community Volunteer of the Year
- Mervyn Woodcock
- Runner up - John Jeffries
Young Male Sports Community Volunteer of the Year
- Matthew Teal
Young Disabled Sports Volunteer of the Year
- James Drury
Lifetime Sports Achiever
- Michael McInerney Senior
Community Impact of the Year
- Friends of St Hughs
Large Community Organisation of the Year
- Epworth Old Rectory
- Runner up - Scunthorpe Central Community Centre
Small Community Organisation of the Year
- Scunthorpe Camera Club
- Runner up - Brigg Pop In Centre Committee and Friends
Arts and Heritage Community Organisation of the Year
- Scunthorpe Metal Detecting Club
Community Building of the Year
- Haxey Memorial Hall
- Runner up - Bottesford and Yaddlethorpe Village Hall
Male Arts Heritage Volunteer of the Year
- Andrew McPherson
- Mark Richards
- Runner up - Cliff Reeves
Female Arts Heritage Volunteer of the Year
- Sam Embleton
Arts/Heritage Group of the Year
- Laughter Through Tears Theatre Company
- Runner up - Friends of North Lincolnshire Museum
Art Workshop Leader of the Year
- Stacy Johnson
Lifetime Arts and Heritage Achiever
- Mary Hipkins
If you would like to nominate someone or a group for the 2009 awards please complete a nominations form.
