Hosted by TV presenter Claire McCollum, awards were presented in eight categories with Broughshane darts player, Josh Rock, crowned Sportsperson of the Year.
For the third year running, Larne’s Claire Taggart (boccia) was crowned Sportsperson with a Disability, while Carrick’s Terry Windsor (sailing) received the award for Services to Sport.
The other winners were as follows: Junior Sportsperson of the Year – Calum Pollard, sailing; School Sporting Performance – St Killian’s College, camogie; Manager/Coach of the Year – Iain Mahood, boxing; Community Participation – Con Magee GAC; Team of the Year – Emily McClune & Oliver Wilkinson, acrobatic gymnastics; Balon Sportswear Bursaries - Josh McCauley and Mollie Auld, rugby and netball respectively.
Addressing guests at the ceremony, the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Noel Williams, commended the borough’s players, athletes, coaches, managers, volunteers and administrators for their hard work, dedication and determination.
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Celebrating sporting success at Mid and East Antrim Borough Council's annual awards event. Photo: Aaron McCracken
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Dawn Sterling presents the Sportsperson of the Year award to Stephen and Sarah Kirkpatrick on behalf of darts player Josh Rock. Photo: Aaron McCracken
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Damien McAlister from Pollock Lifts presents the Sportsperson or Team with a Disability award to Claire Taggart. Photo: Aaron McCracken
1. Sporting Excellence
Dawn Sterling presents the Sportsperson of the Year award to Stephen and Sarah Kirkpatrick on behalf of darts player Josh Rock. Photo: Aaron McCracken
2. Sporting Excellence
Damien McAlister from Pollock Lifts presents the Sportsperson or Team with a Disability award to Claire Taggart. Photo: Aaron McCracken
3. Sporting Excellence
The Mayor, Alderman Noel Williams, presents the Services to Sport award to Terry Windsor for sailing. Photo: Aaron McCracken
4. Sporting Excellence
David Watson from Ryobi presents Abi McNeil and Orlaith McAlister (right) from St Killian's College with the School Sporting Performance award. Photo: Aaron McCracken