Wednesday 18^th March 2020 at the Corn Exchange, Cupar

The East Fife Sports Council exists to promote and develop amateur sport at all levels within the East Fife area. Each year we celebrate the achievements of sports people of all ages from our area who have excelled in a wide range of sports at local, national and international level, together with their clubs, coaches and volunteers.

The 2020 Awards Ceremony recognises the achievements of sports people in our community during the year to 31st December 2019. Clubs or individuals are invited to make nominations for these awards.  These should be submitted on the form below to reach the secretary no later than 20th January 2020.

Nominations are now closed.

MAKE AN ONLINE NOMINATION HERE

DOWNLOAD A NOMINATION FORM HERE

2019 Winners

Junior Award – Ewan Wilson

Youth Award – Lyle Robertson

Senior Award – Lesley Doig

Masters Award – Tony Martin

Achiever of the Year Award – Keir Davidson

Award for Athlete with a Disability – Sam Fernando

Coach of the Year Award – Duncan Donald

Services to Schools Award – Gilbert Valentine

Youth Volunteer Award – Laura Nicol

Team of the Year Award – Falkland Cricket Club 1^st XI

Services to Sport Award – Robbie Nellies

Award Categories

With thanks to our Principal Sponsor EQ Accountants

1. Junior Award (under 16 as at 31.12.2019) – recognising the sporting achievement of an individual in this age group.
   Kindly sponsored by Thorntons
2. Youth Award (age 16–­20 inclusive as at 31.12.2019) – recognising the sporting achievement of an individual in this age group.
   Kindly sponsored by St Andrews Rotary Club
3. Senior Award (age 21 and over as at 31.12.2019) – recognising the sporting achievement of an individual in this age group.
   Kindly sponsored by Galbraith
4. Masters Award (aged 50 and over as at 31.12.2019) – recognising an individual who has demonstrated a high level of performance or success throughout the year in this age group.
   Kindly sponsored by The Royal Burgh of St Andrews Community Council
5. Achiever of the Year Award – recognising an individual or team, through hard work, dedication and determination has made significant progress in their sport.
   Kindly sponsored by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
6. The Award for an Athlete with a Disability – recognising the sporting achievement of a disabled athlete.
   Kindly sponsored by Kettle Produce
7. Coach of the Year Award – awarded to an individual who is committed to providing the highest standard of coaching, whether it’s with individuals or teams and at any participation level.
   Kindly sponsored by Fishers
8. Services to Schools Award – marking the dedication, commitment and voluntary service to sport in schools of an individual.
   Kindly sponsored by Active Schools
9. Youth Volunteer Award – acknowledging outstanding volunteer support to extra-curricular activities while still in full-time education.
   Kindly sponsored by SRUC Elmwood College
10. The Club Award – awarded to the club that has made a significant impact on the development of its sport. Open to all sectors of the community.
    Kindly sponsored by Howe of Fife Rotary Club
11. The Team Award – awarded for the best team achievement. There is no age barrier and the team need not necessarily have achieved a major success, as enthusiasm and consistency will also be considered.
    Kindly sponsored by Fyfe McDonald Solicitors
12. East Fife Services to Sport Award – awarded to an individual, (Administrator, Coach or Official) for their voluntary contribution to local sport over a lengthy period of time. The individual must be associated with a sport, activity or voluntary organisation recognised by Sport Scotland.
    Kindly sponsored by Scottish ClubSport

All nominees for categories 1–7 must be a member of a club within the East Fife Sports Council area or reside within the area. Teams nominated for categories 10 and 11 must represent a club affiliated to East Fife Sports Council.

Award winners will be chosen by the Awards Committee of the East Fife Sports Council whose decision shall be final, they also reserve the right to move nominations between categories at their discretion. Further details are available from the Sports Council Secretary secretary@eastfifesportscouncil.org.uk.

Programme of Events

MC – Richard Brickley MBE

7pm Buffet Reception
Catered by The Sunshine Kitchen

7.30pm Welcome by EFSC Chair Rona McCraw

7.40pm Provost of Fife Cllr J Leishman

7.50pm Club Spotlight by Active Schools
Kindly sponsored by Cupar Rotary Club

8pm Presentation of Awards

8.45pm Keynote Speaker – Nony Mordi
Kindly sponsored by T&N Gilmartin

9.15pm Vote of Thanks by Cllr. Margaret Kennedy

9.30pm Close

Previous Award Winners

Junior (under 16) Award 

• 2013  Emma McLachlan (Archery)  
• 2014  Isabel Lindsay (Equestrian)
• 2015  Tristan Rees (Athletics)
• 2016  Jordan Colley (Sailing)
• 2017  Anna Hedley (Athletics)
• 2018  Anna Hedley (Athletics)

Youth (16 – 20) Award

• 2013  Lauren Whyte (Golf)
• 2014  Alastair Nimmo (Bowling)
• 2015  Ailsa Cruikshanks (Athletics)
• 2016  Alastair Nimmo (Bowling)
• 2017  Tristan Rees (Athletics)
• 2018  Nicloa Howat (Rugby)

Senior (21 – 49) Award

• 2013  Chris Mason (Rugby)
• 2014  Janet McLean (Swimming)
• 2015  Janet McLean (Swimming)
• 2016  Derek Rae (Athletics)
• 2017  Lesley Doig (Bowling)
• 2018  Connor Syme (Golf)

Masters (50+) Award  

• 2013  Bob Mowat (Cricket)
• 2014  Bob Dick (Bowling)
• 2015  Hazel Bradley (Athletics)
• 2016  Tony Martin (Running)
• 2017  Graham Lindsay (Curling)
• 2018  David McQueen (Curling)

Achiever of the Year Award

• 2013  Logan Rees (Athletics)
• 2014  Chris Fusaro (Rugby)
• 2015  Alastair Nimmo (Bowling)
• 2016  Alastair Nimmo (Bowling)
• 2017  Lyle Robertson (Cricket) 
• 2018  Derek Rae (Marathon)

Award for Athlete with a Disability

• 2013  Stefan Hoggan (Swimming) 
• 2014  Michael Simpson (Bowling) 
• 2015  Derek Rae (Athletics) 
• 2016  Michael Simpson (Bowling) 
• 2017  Oliver Carter (Swimming) 
• 2018  Oliver Carter (Swimming)

Coach of the Year Award

• 2013  Andy Meekison (Bowling) 
• 2014  Bob Dick (Bowling)
• 2015  Dave Francis (DSF) 
• 2016  Anderson & Manson (Rugby) 
• 2017  Lewis Hann (Badminton) 
• 2018  Sharon Hedley & Mark Keracher (Swimming)

Services to Schools Award 

• 2013  Robbie Nellies (Cricket)
• 2014  John Wishart (Swimming)
• 2015  Ian Docherty (Athletics)
• 2016  Gina Logan (Swimming)
• 2017  Julie Frankl (Sailing) 
• 2018  Kimberley Braid (Waid Academy)

Youth Volunteer Award 

• 2017 Maxine Graham (Karate)
• 2018 Lucy Phillips (Gymnastics)

Team of the Year Award

• 2013  Howe of Fife 1st XV
• 2014  Fife AC Under 15 Boys CC 
• 2015  Fife AC Under 15 Boys CC 
• 2016  Fife AC Senior Womens Team 
• 2017  Freuchie Cricket Club 1st XI 
• 2018  Fife AC Senior Women’s Team

East Fife Services to Sport Award

• 2017  Karen Milne (Castlehill Primary School)
• 2018  George Findlay (Athletics)