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On the 22nd January 2009, Redditch saw the annual Sports Partnership Awards for 2008. The event was held at The Palace Theatre and the venue was packed out with nominee’s and their guests. The evening was an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Redditch sports people from the last year.

The evening saw the main awards, alongside presentations of video’s, photo’s and 2 fantastic demonstrations from Redditch Special Olympics and Walkwood Middle School Cheerleaders.



Congratulations to the winners, as well as to all those nominated, the award panel had some very tough decisions to make due to the quality of all nominations.

Winners from Redditch will be forwarded as nominee’s for the County Sports Awards which will take place in March.

Below are the winners from the evening

Senior Sports Personality
Paul Wilkes, Redditch Swimming Club

Junior Team of the Year (school)
Ipsley Middle School Year 6/7 Football Team

Junior Sports Personality
Amie Richards, St Augustines High School

Senior Team of the Year
Arrow Vale Year 11 Rugby League Team

Club of the Year
Astwood Bank Cricket Club

Sports Leader of the Year
Will James, Kingsley College

Junior Team of the Year (community)
Astwood Bank Under 15’s Girls Cricket Team

Individual Performer of the Year
Jessica King, Walkwood Middle School

Male Disabled Sports Personality of the Year
Glenn Scott, Redditch Basketball Club & Redditch Athletics Club

Female Disabled Sports Personality of the Year
Georgette Mullen, Redditch Basketball Club & Redditch Athletics Club

First School Link Teacher of the Year
Hollie Walters, Webheath First School

Coach of the Year
Chris Britt, Redditch Swimming Club

School Sports Co-ordinator of the Year
Paul Homer, Birchensale Middle School

Outstanding Contribution to PE and School Sport
Chris Edwards, Trinity High School

Volunteer of the Year
Jason Spafford, Redditch Ravens

Outstanding Contribution Award
Douglas Billyard, Redditch Cricket, Hockey and Rugby Club