Sporting Excellence Awards

Berkhamsted Sporting Excellence Awards 2024/25

More than 80 of the top sporting talent of Berkhamsted, from all the major clubs in the town, came together to celebrate the Awards for the first season of the Berkhamsted Sporting Excellence Awards, organised by the Berkhamsted Sports Grounds charity and held at Berkhamsted Golf Club on Thursday 5 June.

Never before has such a group from across all the clubs of the town met together to celebrate sporting success.

Vouchers for £250 for exchange at Berkhamsted Sports together with a stylish engraved glass trophy were presented by the Berkhamsted Mayor Sue Jordon and the sponsor of the award category.

In addition prizes of £1000 were awarded to a Rising Star to pay for elite further coaching and a prize of £1000 to the Club of the Year. Award winners and their sponsors are attached.

Special guests included Sally Symington, Leader of Dacorum Borough Council and Victoria Collins the newly elected Member of Parliament for Berkhamsted and Harpenden who made the closing remarks. The MC for the evening was Paul Forster MBE, Chair of BSG.

Sponsors

Berkhamsted Sports will be making a contribution to the Charity

Award Categories

Club of the Year

Sponsor – Thakeham Homes

A Club that that has demonstrated an outstanding contribution to sport and the local community with a focus on social inclusion and diversity.
Prize – £1000 to club plus trophy

Winner – Phoenix Berkhamsted Netball Club

Youth Sports Person of the Year

Sponsor – Glencar Construction

Members of any sports/active leisure club in the area who have excelled in their contribution to the success of their team/club and shown commitment to sporting values.
Boys/Girls Prizes – a trophy each and a £250 voucher for Berkhamsted Sports

U18 Girls Sports Person of the Year

Winner – Izzy Thorne – Berkhamsted & Hemel Hempstead Hockey Club

U18 Boys Sports Person of the Year

Winner – Ryan Friend – Berkhamsted Cricket/Tennis Clubs

Adult Sports Person of the Year

Sponsor – Harrowell and Atkins

Members of any sports/active leisure club in the area who have excelled in their contribution to the success of their team/club and shown commitment to sporting values.
Men/Women Prizes– a trophy each and a £250 voucher for Berkhamsted Sports

O18 Female Sports Person of the Year

Winner – Amy Bentall – Berkhamsted Football Club

O18 Male Sports Person of the Year

Winner – Brian de Mattos – Berkhamsted & HH Hockey Club

Rising Star of the Year

Sponsor – Berkhamsted Football Club

An outstanding individual who could reach higher levels if provided with additional elite coaching. 
Prize – £1,000 to be paid via their club to coaching facility.

Winner – Miles Poulton – Berkhamsted & HH Hockey Club

Volunteer of the Year

Sponsor – Berkhamsted Rotary Club

Someone who has demonstrated a contribution to their club ‘above and beyond’ expectations. 
Prize – a trophy and a £250 voucher for Berkhamsted Sports

Winner – Tracy Mackie – Berkhamsted Lawn Tennis & Squash Racquets Club

Volunteer Coach of the Year

Sponsor – Berkhamsted Sports Grounds Charity

Someone whose successful coaching has achieved exceptional results.
Prize – a trophy and a £250 voucher for Berkhamsted Sports

Winner – Paul Reynolds – Berkhamsted Raiders Community Football Club

Judges Special Award for Sporting Values

Sponsor – Berkhamsted Sports Grounds Charity

Someone who has personal limitations but has contributed in an exceptional way to his chosen clubs, above and beyond a regular volunteer
Prize – a trophy and a £100 voucher for Berkhamsted Sports

Winner – Sean Hudson – Berkhamsted Football Clubs, Cricket and Bowls Clubs

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