The Island’s sporting community came together at Medina Theatre last night (Thursday) for the annual Isle of Wight Sports Foundation awards.
Over 20 awards were presented by Lord Grade of Yarmouth, recognising the achievements of a wide range of Island athletes, teams and supporters.
The oldest recipient of an award was Shirley Miles of West Wight Sport & Community Centre (pictured), who was recognised for her services to sport.
Award winners 2017:
- Junior Boys – Sponsored by The Royal Yacht Squadron
Nicholas Matthews (Golf) – Newport Golf Club
- Junior Girls – Sponsored by Love Running
Amelie Haworth (Squash) – Isle of Wight Squash Academy
- Intermediate Boys – Sponsored by The Sports Shop
Louis Wrenn (Hockey) – Ryde School
- Intermediate Girls – Sponsored by Bembridge Harbour Authority
Temeesha Hobbs (Table Tennis) – Isle of Wight Table Tennis Association
- Senior Men – Sponsored by Steve Porter Transport
Chezerae Nihell (Boxing) – Army Boxing Team
- Senior Women – Sponsored by BCM
Jemma Toms (Shooting) – Carisbrooke Rifle Club
- Disability Juniors – Sponsored by Esplanade
Zac Lacey (Swimming) – Seaclose Swimming Club
- Disability Seniors Men – Sponsored by Esplanade
Aaron Danvers-Jukes (Kungfu) – The Marsta
- Disability Seniors Women – Sponsored by Esplanade
Fran Holdsworth (Walking/climbing) – West Wight Sport & Community Centre
- Men’s Masters – Sponsored by The Esplanade
Richard Wilson (Shooting) – Shanklin Rifle and Pistol Club
- Women’s Masters – Sponsored by Spence Willard
Liz Dunlop (Triathlon) – Wight-Tri
- Intermediate Team – Sponsored by Bembridge Sailing Club
Vectis Rugby Football Club U16 Team
- Senior Team – Sponsored by Moore Stephens
Novice Ryde Rowing Club Ladies (Rowing) – Ryde Rowing Club
- National/International Sportsperson – Sponsored by Harwoods of Yarmouth
Jess Martin (Running) – Isle of Wight Athletic Club
- Junior Sporting School – Sponsored by The Garlic Farm
Hunnyhill Primary School
- Senior Sporting School – Sponsored by The Delphie Lakeman Trust
St George’s School (Secondary Special)
- Coach – Sponsored by Glanvilles
Kirsty Cook (Running) – Cowes Women’s Running Group
- Volunteer – Sponsored by Inshape Fitness Studio
Joy Furmidge (Running) – Medina Isle of Wight Parkrun
- Club Official – Sponsored by Rouse Ltd
Anthony Elgar (Shooting) – Shanklin Rifle & Pistol Club
- Service to Sport – Sponsored by PhysioCare & Sports Injury Clinic
Shirley Miles (Swimming) – West Wight Sport & Community Centre
- Isle of Wight Sports Foundation Award
Team Moss (Shooting) – Shanklin Rifle and Pistol Club
