Wyre Council’s annual celebration of sporting achievements and community action took place yesterday at the Active Wyre Awards.
Over 70 nominations were submitted for individuals, clubs, schools and organisations and those who were shortlisted attended the award ceremony at the Civic Centre in Poulton.
Formerly known as the Wyre Sports Awards, the relaunched Active Wyre Awards aim to celebrate local community groups and individuals promoting active lifestyles as much as sporting achievements.
The awards pay tribute to those who show dedication to perform at the highest level and those who work tirelessly to support their local community, creating an environment where people can be active and thrive.
As well as the 10 winners, judges decided to highlight 10 others as highly commended due to the high calibre of nominees.
This year’s winners are:
- Club of the Year - Fleetwood Gym Amateur Boxing Club
- Coach of the Year - Sean McGann
- Activating Communities, Group - Tia's Crown
- Activating Communities, Individual - Julie Brooks
- The Health and Wellbeing Award - Fleetwood Town Community Trust
- Primary School of the Year - Chaucer Primary School
- Secondary School of the Year - St Aidan’s High School
- Young Achiever of the Year - Erin Devine
- The Jimmy Armfield Lifetime Achievement Award - Nigel Laycock
- Volunteer of the Year - Kelly Stead
The following individuals, schools and organisations were highly commended:
- Garstang Giants Basketball Club
- Thornton Cleveleys Football Club
- Matthew Armer
- Ryan Briggs
- Nick Arnold
- Tia’s Crown
- Winmarleigh C of E Primary School
- St Mary and St Michaels Catholic Primary School
- Garstang High School
- Katie Bottomley
Councillor Lynne Bowen, Portfolio Holder for Leisure, Health and Community Engagement at Wyre Council comments:
“We had a huge number of nominations for our awards this year which just goes to show the positive impact that the opportunities provided by people, clubs and schools has on our community.
“Getting active is so important for our physical and mental health and often gives us the chance to connect with other people. We want to encourage people to move more and give their wellbeing a boost. Showcasing the achievements of everyone here today demonstrates not only what can be achieved through sport but also the range of community groups and activities on offer in Wyre.
“I’m really pleased to be able to celebrate our Wyre winners and I wish them the best of luck in the Lancashire awards.”
The winners will now go through to the Active Lancashire awards on 17 November which is held at Ewood Park, Blackburn.