Believe Sports Awards 2019
Stars of the community were celebrated at the 19th annual Believe Sports Awards at the DW Stadium, Wigan, on Friday 11th October.
The prestigious event, organised by Inspiring healthy lifestyles and sponsored by Wigan Council, recognised rising sports starts and dedicated volunteers who support grassroots sports and community initiatives across the borough.
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Just shy of 400 guests attended the awards this year to cheer on the winners who included:
Believe Sports Awards Winners 2019:
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Club of The Year |
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Orrell Ju Jitsu |
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Young Sports Achiever of The Year |
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Caitlyn Saddington - British Equestrian Federation |
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Workforce Advocate of The Year |
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Nicola Leyden - Sofology |
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Volunteer of The Year |
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Peter Hill - Place 2 Place FC |
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Wilf Brogan Unsung Hero of The Year |
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Tom Harrison - Hindley Juniors FC |
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Changing Lifestyle Recognition Award |
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Alan Richmond - Let's Get Movin |
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Team of The Year |
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Pennington FC Youth U15's |
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Martin Lynn School Commitment to PE and Sport Awards |
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Landgate Primary School |
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Sports Apprentice of The Year |
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Christopher Gibbons |
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The Deal Community Programme of the Year |
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WigLe Dance CIC |
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The award categories for 2019 are:
The Categories
Club of the YearSponsored by Bigwave Media
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Young Sports Achiever of the YearSponsored by DFC
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Workforce Advocate of the YearSponsored by ECG Facility Services
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Volunteer of the YearSponsored by Wigan Athletic Community Trust
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The Wilf Brogan Unsung Hero AwardSponsored by Link Contracting |
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Changing Lifestyle Recognition AwardSponsored by Technogym
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Team of the YearSponsored by Wigan Warriors Community Foundation
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The Martin Lynn School Commitment to PE and SportSponsored by Alliance Leisure
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Sports Apprentice of the YearSponsored by Agilisys
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The Deal Community Programme of the YearSponsored by Wigan Council
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About Believe Sports Awards
The event rewards and recognises the work of voluntary sector coaches, clubs and volunteers, as well as celebrating the achievements of local athletes.
Category winners (except Team of the Year and Sports Apprentice of the Year) go forward to represent Wigan Borough at the Greater Manchester Sports Awards.
