The shortlist for this year’s Senior Sports Awards, supported by headline sponsor McKvr has been announced, with a multitude of sports clubs, inspirational volunteers and individuals recognised for their talent and achievements.
This year, 34 nominations across eight categories have made it to the shortlist, underscoring our borough’s reputation for sporting excellence.
Shortlisted nominees will join representatives from the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Sports Forum and the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council on Friday 27 March at Craigavon Civic and Conference Centre to celebrate their sporting achievements and discover who will take home the top honours!
Congratulations to all the shortlisted individuals, teams and clubs!
Volunteer Awards (sponsored by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council)
- Majella Crilly (St Brenda’s Camogie Club, Ballymacnab); Lydia Beattie (Banbridge Cycling Club); Loran McKerr (St Paul’s Gaelic Football Club); Michelle Wilson (Banbridge Golf Club); Angus Cunningham (Lurgan Rugby Football and Cricket Club); Conor McKeown (Portadown Amateur Swimming Club); Ala Al-Janabi (Craigavon Table Tennis Club).
Sports Person with a Disability (sponsored by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council)
- Caolan McConville (Ski Ability NI).
Senior Team of the Year (sponsored by McKvr)
- Dubarton Bowling Club ‘B’ Team; Waringstown Cricket Club 1st XI Women’s Team; Banbridge Cycling Club Senior Team; Banbridge Hockey Club 1st XI Men’s Team; St Malachy’s Hurling and Camogie Club Men’s Senior Team; City of Armagh Rugby Football Club 1st XV Women’s Team; Craigavon Aztecs Volleyball Club Eagles Ladies Team.
Senior Coach of the Year (sponsored by Sport Northern Ireland)
- Matthew Teggart (Banbridge Cycling Club); Kevin Broderick (Banbridge & Rathfriland Karate Club); Amy Wethers (Craigavon Aztecs Volleyball Club).
Club of the Year (sponsored by Playr-Fit)
- Dunbarton Bowling Club; Waringstown Cricket Club; Banbridge Cycling Club; Portadown Ladies Hockey Club; Ski Ability NI.
Service to Sport (sponsored by Campbell’s Eurospar)
- Neil Teggart (Banbridge Cycling Club); Dennis Livingstone (Banbridge Hockey Club); Paul McIlwaine (Craigavon Aztecs Volleyball Club).
Sportsman of the Year (sponsored by Downshire Arms Hotel)
- Ryan McElory (Dubarton Bowling Club); David Copeland (Dunbartown Bowling Club); Louis Rowe (Banbridge Hockey Club).
Sportswoman of the Year (sponsored by Banbridge Physiotherapy Clinic)
- Kathryn Morton (Ballyvally Archers, Banbridge); Hannah Hayes (City of Lisburn Athletic Club); Emily Druse (Armagh Harps Gaelic Football Club); Katie Herron (Portadown Ladies Hockey Club); Nikkala Pokojski (Banbridge & Rathfriland Karate Club).
We wish all the shortlisted nominees the best of luck and an enjoyable evening at the awards ceremony!
