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A British champion, a World Cup winning team, and a senior lettings negotiator, are among the winners of the 2022 Sport Woking Awards, announced today (Thursday 5 January 2023) in partnership with the Woking News and Mail.
The Sport Woking Awards recognise outstanding physical performance while also celebrating those involved in encouraging or supporting participation in sport throughout the year.
Deemed by the judging panel to have outperformed their competitors, the winners of the 2022 Sport Woking Awards are as follows:
Ellen Yates, West Hill Golf Club
Sports Personality of the Year
Sponsored prize: £250 and a basket of fruit courtesy of Boz’s Fruit & Veg
Ben Porter, Woking Gymnastics Club
Young Sports Personality of the Year
Sponsored prize: £150 and a basket of fruit courtesy of Boz’s Fruit & Veg
Simon Trickett, Goldsworth Park Cycle Track
Community Contribution of the Year
Sponsored prize: £100 courtesy of Seymours Woking
Street Vibes Dance School
Team of the Year
Sponsored prize: A match day experience for the whole team courtesy of Woking Football Club
James McCloud, Parkrun, Junior Parkrun and Goodgym
Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored prize: £100 voucher and a free annual Tennis in Woking membership courtesy of Volunteer Woking
Annette Covey, 5K Your Way Move Against Cancer
Health and Wellbeing Champion
Sponsored prize: Tickets to ShyneFest 2023 courtesy of ShyneFest
Woking Wheels for All
Inclusive Sport Award
Sponsored prize: Annual gym membership courtesy of Freedom Leisure
Gary Nicholl, Meadow Sports FC
Outstanding Service to Sport
Sponsored prize: £100 courtesy of Seymours Woking
Woking Tigers
Trotman Trophy
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2022 Sport Woking Awards winners' photo gallery
The Sport Woking Awards are organised by Woking Borough Council and supported by a host of sponsors including Boz’s Fruit & Veg, Seymours Woking, Freedom Leisure, ShyneFest and Woking Football Club.
Cllr Ellen Nicholson, Woking Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Living Well, said: “Well done to all those nominated for a 2022 Sport Woking Award, and heartfelt congratulations to all nine winners. I’m so impressed by the wealth of sporting talent within our borough, and by the dedication of those who help others to realise the benefits of physical activity.
“Whether it’s at a recreational, grass roots or elite level, sport brings people together, creates connections, builds confidence, develops skills and has such a positive impact on our health and wellbeing. The Sport Woking Awards are a fabulous showcase of all that’s on offer in our borough and I hope they inspire more residents to get involved locally, in whatever capacity suits them. I look forward to seeing even more nominations in 2023!”
Read more about the Sport Woking Awards