Awards celebrate Moray’s sports volunteers and projects
The dedication and impact of sports volunteers and community initiatives will take centre stage at the second annual Moray Active Schools and Community Sport Hub Recognition Awards.
The celebration, taking place at Elgin Bowling Club on Friday 20 June, shines a spotlight on outstanding individuals and projects that promote sport and physical activity throughout the region.
Nearly 30 nominees are competing across the five categories of Young Leader of the Year; School Sport Volunteer of the Year; Club Coach Volunteer of the Year; School/Community Sport Project of the Year; Community Sport Hub Volunteer of the Year.
Chair of Moray Council’s Education, Children’s and Leisure Services Committee, Cllr Kathleen Robertson, said: “These awards are a fantastic way to recognise the work of those who give up their time to support sport and physical activity across Moray.
“I’d like to congratulate all of those nominated – their achievements are outstanding, and their dedication and passion is genuinely inspiring. I hope everyone who attends has a great night too.”
The nominees in full are:
Young Leader of the Year
- Taylor Smith
- Holly Innes
- Charlotte Billany, Poppy Manisty and Ruth Turnbull
- Faith Caudle and Kirsten Sutherland
- Lucy Main
- Cameron and Michael Hay
- Celeb Sutherland
- Callum Shanks
School Sport Volunteer of the Year
- Alana Hale
- David Burns
- Kirstin Player
- Shane Gerrie
- Ally Saville
- Kenny and Nicola MacLean
- Rory Allardice
- Michael McGregor
Club Coach Volunteer of the Year
- Janice Rankin
- Perry Johnson and Will Custodio
- John Williamson
- Rona McCaig
- Mike Fox
School/Community Sport Project of the Year
- Junior parkrun and Moray Active Schools Participation League – Debbie Main
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Paddle Board Project - Cullen Sea School & Blue Coast
- Active Recovery Moray – Robbie Hope
- Moray Cricket Association – Allan Duncan
- Relaxed Sports for Neurodiverse Children – Sam Simpson
Community Sport Hub Volunteer of the Year
- Dimitris Chrysanthakopoulos
- Tina Macabhuinn and Richard Wimble