Celebrations at UKA Awards

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.