Council Launch Nominations for Sports Awards

The aim of the awards is to recognise the wealth of sporting talent of individuals and teams, residing or based, in the Lisburn and Castlereagh area.

Sponsored by Draynes Farm, the awards evening will take place at a ceremony at La Mon Hotel & Country Club on Friday 15 November. The event will focus on the sporting achievements of individuals and teams either through direct participation in sport or contributions as a coach or administrator. 

Nomination categories are now open for the Sports Club of the Year, Sports Coach of the Year, Senior Sports Team of the Year, Junior Sports Team of the Year, School Team of the Year, Junior Sports Personality of the Year, Senior Sports Personality of the Year and Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year and Disability Sports Team of the Year.

Junior and Senior Merit Awards are also available to commend volunteers for their dedication and essential backroom support to their club.

Launching the 2024 Sports Awards, Councillor Jonathan Craig, Chairman of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, said, “The Sports Awards is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse range of sports making a real difference to local communities here in Lisburn & Castlereagh. We have a proud history of sporting success with athletes and teams representing the council area in local and international competitions.

“This year’s awards ceremony will focus on athletes with a disability, which showcases the fantastic achievements and dedication of our sportsmen and women across many disciplines. I know their success, along with the amazing 2024 Paralympic Games, will inspire the next generation to get involved in sport either recreationally or competitively.

I am particularly looking forward to hearing from our special guests visually impaired archer Tony Barclay MBE and disability golfer Mark Clougherty who have achieved great success in their sporting careers.”

“The closing date to make a nomination for the Sports Awards is Monday 30th September at 5pm. I would encourage everyone to take the time to nominate an individual, club or school whose achievements might otherwise go unnoticed”, concluded Councillor Craig.

Jimmy Walker, Chairperson of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh added, “I am delighted that Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh can work in partnership with Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council to recognise those who have achieved so much in sport over the last year.

“I am aware of the many hours of training, which are dedicated each week in pursuit of excellence in sport, particularly at competitive level. There are also many unsung heroes whose valuable technical support and coaching inspire others to reach their potential.

“I would like to thank Draynes Farm for kindly sponsoring the awards and I hope many clubs and individuals will be encouraged to take the time to make a nomination and celebrate the wealth of sporting greatness in Lisburn & Castlereagh.”

Nominations are welcome from schools, clubs and individuals, residing or based in the Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council area.

Nomination forms can be completed online by clicking here.

Further information if required can be obtained by emailing faron.morrison@lisburncastlereagh.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is strictly Monday 30th September 2024 at 5pm.

 Pictured L – R: Councillor Jonathan Craig, Chairman of the Communities and Wellbeing Committee, Tony Barclay MBE, Jimmy Walker, Chairperson of Sport Lisburn & Castlereagh and Mark Clougherty.