01 December 2008
The UK Athletics Awards Dinner 2008 celebrated the work of club members across the sport of athletics with a range of awards on a champagne evening at the National Motorcycle Museum.
Sponsored by Heidsieck & Co Monopole, the champage was a flowing as the sport’s dedicated fraternity were recognised.
There was also a champagne presentation to Team GB’s Paralympic heroes and Christine Ohuruogu was announced BOA athlete of the year on the evening.
The role of honour from the evening:
The Norwich Union Power of 10 Coach Award Winners: Tony Hadley (Speed); John Crotty (Jumps); Rob Ellchuk (Disability); Steve and Linda Garnham (Combined Events); Dave Smith (Throws); Andy Beadle (Endurance)
The Norwich Union Power of 10 Club Award Winners: Windsor, Slough, Eton and Hounslow AV (Overall); Leeds City AC (Combined Events); Enfield and Haringey AC (Speed); Aldershot, Farnham and District (Endurance); Sale Harriers (Jumps); Blackheath and Bromley Harriers AC (Throws)
The Frank Starkie Memorial Cup for Services to Athletics: Olive Megit
Partnership of the Year: East Ayrshire Local Athletics Partnership
Coach of the Year: Glyn Davies - Wales
Volunteer of the Year: Steve Winfield – East Midlands
Official of the Year: Alex Jackson – Scotland
Club of the Year: Ballymena & Antrim AC – Northern Ireland
BOA Athlete of the Year: Christine Ohuruogu
Lifetime achievement award: David Littlewood
There will be more coverage and follow up from Saturday’s awards dinner in E-Inspire – the next issue out on Friday – follow this link to sign up to E-Inspire – UK Athletics’ e-zine.
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