Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards 2019 SHOWCASE THE BANK HOUSE HOTEL THURSDAY 11 JULY

Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards 2019

This showcase has been compiled to display and explain what happened at the Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards 2019.

The Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards was sponsored by not-for-profit leisure trust Freedom Leisure. The event production was provided by Malvern based events company Cue Events.

Preface The Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards rewarded and recognised outstanding sporting achievement and dedication within the Malvern Hills district over the past 12 months

Welcome Speech Opening speech by Cllr Tom Wells and Amanda Smith, Community Services Manager, Malvern Hills District Council

Compere Andrew Easton (Presenter for BBC Hereford & Worcester) provided the compering for the evening

Malvern Hills District Demonstration Community Sports Awards 2019 Dance in Motion Academy Based in Malvern, Dance in Motion is an Academy of dance created to offer professional dance training to people of all ages. Founded in 2008, the academy holds many National Championship titles and has represented Team on several occasions.

Keynote Note Speaker

Mel Nicholls, GB Endurance Athlete

Closing Speech

Stephen Gabriel, Director of Housing and Communities, Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards 2019

1. Volunteer of the Year Sponsored by Melton Group Presented by Melanie Baker

Winner: Bradley Barnes - City Runner up: Simeon Foreman – of Worcester & Malvern Malvern Buzzards Running Club Gymnastics Club

2. Team of the Year Sponsored by Automated Packaging systems Presented by Andy Pretious

Winner: Motionesque Runner up: Leigh & Badgers U12 Saints

3. Coach of the Year Sponsored by Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills District Presented by Jack Hegarty Community Sports Awards

Winner: Gemma Hinton – Runners up: Adele Hodges and Dance in Motion Academy Jazz Kristy - City of Worcester and Malvern Gymnastics Club

Safer Malvern Hills 4. Sports School of the Year & Sponsored by Rural South Community Safety Partnership  Presented by Sergeant Simon Hallam and Inspector Tanya Beckett

Winner: Tenbury CofE Primary Runner up: Academy Primary School

5. Inclusive Project of the Year Sponsored by: Three Counties Showground Presented by Lucy Chick, Worcestershire County Council

Winner: Runner up: Swim Inspiration Badgers Inclusivity and Increased Participation Project 6. Community Project of the Year Sponsored by Sports Partnership and Worcestershire Presented by Steven Brewster

Winner: Malachi Cashmore- Winner: The Friday Night Project Runners up: Pendock Spring Malvern Triathlon Club Chicken Run and Malvern Town Football Club Junior Club Matchday Experience

7. Club of the Year Sponsored by Fortis Living Presented by Cllr Natalie McVey

Winner: Malvern Buzzards Runners up: Kempsey Tennis Running Club Club and Leigh & Bransford Badgers Football Club 8. Positive Change of the Year Sponsored by YMCA Worcestershire Presented by Dave Knatt

Winner: Nicola Turrell – Runner up: Bronwen Matthews – Malvern Buzzards Running Club Malvern Splash 9. Young Male Sports Personality of the Year Sponsored by Cue events Presented by Adrian Ward

Runners up: Charlie Bennett- Winner: Malachi Cashmore- Worcester Wolves Basketball Malvern Triathlon Club academy and Daniel Day - Worcester Crocodiles

10. Young Female Sports Personality of the Year Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical Presented by Natalie Chatley

Winner: Bryony Heasman- Runners up: Charlotte Martin- Dance in Motion Academy, Worcester Crocodiles and collected by Gemma Hinton Sarah-Jane Ollis- Worcester Athletics

11. Sports Personality of the Year Sponsored by Worcestershire County Cricket Club Presented by Ben Twohig & Josh Tongue

Winner: Ellen Cochrane- Runners up: Harriet Harnden- Gaia horsemanship Malvern Cycle Sport and Esme Ruff- Malvern Hills Riding Club 12. Unsung Hero of the year: Sponsored by Freedom Leisure Presented by: Dave Spencer

Winners: Peter Daffin- Malvern Town Football Club and Lisa Stride-Turner- British Dressage

Malvern Splash Talented Athlete Support Scheme: Sponsored by Freedom Leisure

Winners: Amanda Dawson, Callie Halliday, Casey Rawlings, Ceri Solomon, Charlotte Martin, Daniel Day, Olivia Eggleton, Sarah-Jane Olllis

Malvern Splash Club Grant Awards: Sponsored by Freedom Leisure

Winner: City of Worcester and Malvern Gymnastics Club Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards 2019 Winners and Runners up Malvern Hills District Community Sports Awards 2019 Testimonials

“Once again freedom leisure were proud to be the Platinum sponsor for another successful Malvern Hills Sports Awards. It is great to be part of this special evening that celebrates the achievements of local sporting stars. Increasing participation in physical activity is what freedom leisure is all about and this event demonstrates our commitment to this in Malvern Hills”

Ivan Horsfall-Turner, Freedom Leisure, Platinum Sponsor

“It was a superb evening! Malachi was surprised to have won but we are so pleased that all his hard work and determination was recognised.”

Rachel Cashmore, Mother of Malachi Cashmore, Young Male Sports Personality of the Year “I just wanted to say a huge thank you for an absolutely wonderful evening! It was so well organised, such a beautiful venue, the food was fabulous and most of all the people were awe inspiring! Mel Nichols was just incredible, I will never forget her.”

Nicola Turrell, Positive Change of the Year

“Just wanted to say well done for last night’s awards, very sleek and professional. Great night. Thanks for all your efforts.”

Stephen Gabriel, Director of Housing and Communities, Malvern Hills District Council

“I felt I had to write to congratulate you and your team on presenting such an excellent evening last night. The event was organised brilliantly and everything detail was professionally delivered. I was proud to be a Member of Malvern Hills District Council.”

Cllr Tom Wells, Portfolio Holder for Community Services, Malvern Hills District Council Malvern Hills District Council works in partnership with the Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire to improve sport, recreation and physical activity within the district.

For further information visit: Malvern Hills District Council www.malvernhills.gov.uk

The Sports Partnership Herefordshire & Worcestershire www.sportspartnershiphw.co.uk

We would like to thank our Headline Sponsor Freedom Leisure

Our Award Sponsors

Safer Malvern Hills & Wychavon



Malvern Hills District Council