Aberdeen’s Sports Awards
Aberdeen’s Sports Awards celebrate the wealth of sporting achievements and contributions made by local athletes, volunteers and clubs.
Supported by active Aberdeen Partnership, who passionately promote sport, physical activity and health opportunities within Aberdeen, these awards showcase the city’s wealth of sporting achievements and recognise the work that goes into the vision of making Aberdeen the most active city in Scotland.
This prestigious event will be held at P&J Live on the 3rd October and is Aberdeen’s moment to let our sporting stars shine.
If you would like to be involved; we have sponsorship opportunities available, please contact our Event Sales Manager, Aimee Mitchell on aoconnor@dctmedia.co.uk
For more general event information please contact Lesley Taylor on lesley.taylor@dctmedia.co.uk or call on 01224 343290
Key Dates
| 4 Aug 2019 | Entries Close |
| 19 Aug 2019 | Finalists announced |
| 3 Oct 2019 | Awards Night |
Itinerary
| 7pm: | Drinks Reception |
| 7.30pm: | Welcome |
| 7.45pm: | Awards Part 1 |
| 8.15pm: | Dinner |
| 10.30pm: | Awards Part 2 |
| 11.15pm: | Networking |
| From 12am: | Carriages |
Shortlist
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Adult Volunteer
- Fiona Davidson
- Winner Jan Stander
- Kirsty Smith
Adult Volunteer
Awarded to a person who has volunteered their time, made a significant impact on or contribution to the development of individuals, teams or sports projects within the city. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019. (over 26 years)Shortlist
- Fiona Davidson
- Winner Jan Stander
- Kirsty Smith
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Business Community Partner
- Aberdeen Harbour Board and Cnooc
- Winner Drum Property Group
- EIS Waste Services Ltd
Business Community Partner
Awarded to a local business which has provided support, resources or equipment to an Aberdeen based sports project, club or individual. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Aberdeen Harbour Board and Cnooc
- Winner Drum Property Group
- EIS Waste Services Ltd
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Community Sports Project
Sponsored By:
- Aberdeen Taexali Rugby Club
- ASV Families
- Winner The Fit Like Joggers
Sponsored By:
Community Sports Project
Awarded to a community group or project that has used sport to make a difference in communities at a ‘grass roots’ level and achieved positive outcomes. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Aberdeen Taexali Rugby Club
- ASV Families
- Winner The Fit Like Joggers
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Community/Participation Coach
Sponsored By:
- Winner Mhairi Guthrie
- Nigel O'Neill
- Sarah Hawken
Sponsored By:
Community/Participation Coach
The community/participation coach of the year is presented to a community, school or club-based coach who has made a significant increase in providing opportunities and participation levels in the city. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019
Shortlist
- Winner Mhairi Guthrie
- Nigel O'Neill
- Sarah Hawken
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Club of the Year
Sponsored By:
- Winner Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club
- Highly Commended Aberdeen University Netball Club
- Panthers Basketball Club
Sponsored By:
Club of the Year
The club of the year is presented to a sports club that has made a significant impact on or contribution to the development of sport in the community. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Winner Aberdeen Amateur Athletics Club
- Aberdeen University Netball Club
- Panthers Basketball Club
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Inspiration Award
- Winner Colin Wallace
- Connor McConnachie
- Orianne Slater
Inspiration Award
The winning individual will be someone who has shown incredible determination to overcome barriers, setbacks and challenges in achieving their goals. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Winner Colin Wallace
- Connor McConnachie
- Orianne Slater
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LIfetime Achievement
- Winner Alan McRae
- Winner George Keith (posthumous)
- Winner Ken & Joyce Hogg
LIfetime Achievement
Awarded to an individual who has made an impact through sport over their lifetime, through an Aberdeen City based club, school or within a local community.Shortlist
- Winner Alan McRae
- Winner George Keith (posthumous)
- Winner Ken & Joyce Hogg
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Performance Coach
Sponsored By:
- Eddie McKenna
- Winner Lewis McCue
- Max Singer
Sponsored By:
Performance Coach
The performance coach of the year is presented to a school, community club, district, regional or national coach who has made a significant impact on the progression of individuals or teams in their sport at a district, regional or national level. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Eddie McKenna
- Winner Lewis McCue
- Max Singer
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Sports Achiever
Sponsored By:
- David Law
- Kristen Fraser
- Winner Rachel Corsie
- Zoey Clark
Sponsored By:
Sports Achiever
Awarded to a sports performer competing at the highest level of their sport, including Para athletes and athletes with disabilities, who has achieved significant improvement in their development as an athlete. Please note Athletes must live in or be a member of a club in Aberdeen and the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- David Law
- Kristen Fraser
- Winner Rachel Corsie
- Zoey Clark
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Student Sports Achiever
- Eilidh Prise
- Winner Katrina Carr
- Kim Beattie
Student Sports Achiever
Awarded to a sports performer who has achieved significant improvement in their development as an athlete while studying. Please note nominees must currently be registered as a student in further or higher education; studying or living in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire with a connection to a club, team or sport in Aberdeen City. The time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Eilidh Prise
- Winner Katrina Carr
- Kim Beattie
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Team Performance of the Year
Sponsored By:
- ASV Table Tennis Academy
- Winner Cove Rangers
- Merlins Gordonions
Sponsored By:
Team Performance of the Year
The team performance of the year award is presented to a sports team that has made significant progress, achieved or won titles or trophies over the past season while demonstrating a commitment to continual training and development. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- ASV Table Tennis Academy
- Winner Cove Rangers
- Merlins Gordonions
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Senior Sports Achiever
Sponsored By:
- Audrey Cooper
- Winner Catriona Pennet
- Farquhar Macrae
Sponsored By:
Senior Sports Achiever
Awarded to a sports performer who has achieved significant improvement and / or success in their development as an athlete in a veteran category of their sport stipulated by the National Governing Body (NGB). For example; Scottish Swimming Masters is from 25 years and up, or Scottish Women’s Masters Hockey, which is open to players over 40. Please note Athletes must live in or be a member of a club in Aberdeen and the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Audrey Cooper
- Winner Catriona Pennet
- Farquhar Macrae
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Young Coach of the Year
- Winner Anna Sless
- Michael Ferguson and Steven Murray
- Rebekah Singer
Young Coach of the Year
The young coach of the year is presented to a community, school or club-based coach aged 12-25 years old who has made a significant impact on or contribution to the development of individuals and teams in their sport within the city. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Winner Anna Sless
- Michael Ferguson and Steven Murray
- Rebekah Singer
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Young Sports Achiever
Sponsored By:
- Abigail Topp and Megan Hewison
- Kirsty Muir
- Winner Toni Shaw
Sponsored By:
Young Sports Achiever
Awarded to a sports performer under 18 years old competing at the highest level of their sport, including Para athletes and athletes with disabilities, who has achieved significant improvement in their development as an athlete. Please note Athletes must live in or be a member of a club in Aberdeen and the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Abigail Topp and Megan Hewison
- Kirsty Muir
- Winner Toni Shaw
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Young Volunteer
Sponsored By:
- Winner Alexander Soaris
- Morgan Finnie
- Stacey Jackson
Sponsored By:
Young Volunteer
Awarded to a person between the age of 12-25 who has volunteered their time and made a significant impact or contribution to the development of individuals, clubs, community or school sport within Aberdeen City within the last 12 months. Please note the time period that the nomination should be based upon is August 2018 to August 2019.Shortlist
- Winner Alexander Soaris
- Morgan Finnie
- Stacey Jackson
Partners
The Active Aberdeen Partnership is a strategic, dynamic, flexible and progressive body; comprising of ten organisations focused on making Aberdeen the most active city in Scotland.
Role: To provide leadership and a step change in the sporting ambition and aspiration within the City of Aberdeen by harnessing all the key stakeholders in a cohesive strategic partnership.
Aim: Promote the Active Aberdeen Partnership as a strategic, dynamic, flexible and progressive body, capable of supporting and influencing partners to improve the quality of life for people of all ages within Aberdeen through sport and physical activity.
Visit Active Aberdeen website
The Evening Express, Scotland’s biggest selling evening newspaper, produces unrivalled coverage of local news and sport in the north-east of Scotland. Our team of reporters ensures readers are informed of anything that affects them and are primed to react to every breaking incident across the area. Whether it’s the latest development at the Town House or a major, developing story we’re there seven days a week to bring the news everyone wants to read about. The Evening Express features more coverage of our city’s main football club, Aberdeen FC, than anyone else, with our sports team also reporting on Peterhead FC, Cove Rangers, the Highland League and all other local sports. We’ve got the best sport columnists to be had in the north-east, with Dons legends Willie Miller, Joe Harper and Scotland captain Rachel Corsie giving their frank and honest views on anything sport-related.
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Fantastic Fanatics is an innovative sport and retail reward platform that allows fans and members of sports clubs, at any level to generate regular fresh revenues for their club and, at the same time converts it’s army of members into loyal customers of retailers, by transferring their passion to the high street.
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Judges
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Ryan Cryle
Head of Sport Evening Express
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Graeme Dale
Development Manager Sport Aberdeen
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Fraser Lovie
Policy Adviser University of Aberdeen
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Brian Pahlmann
Chair ClubSport Aberdeen
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Hannah Leslie
Head of Sport Robert Gordon University
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Alison Shaw
Grampian Regional Manager Scottish Disability Sport
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Ali Bell
Regional Performance Manager Grampian Institute of Sport
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Jan Griffiths
Head of Sport & Physical Actvity Aberdeen Sports Village
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Danny Cowie
Group Managing Director Fantastic Fanatics
