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.
5. Sporting Excellence
Geraldine Hastings from Hastings Financial Services presents Calum Pollard with the Junior Sportsperson award. Photo: Aaron McCracken
6. Sporting Excellence
David McAlinden from Balon presents the Sport Bursaries to Josh McCauley and Mollie Auld. Photo: Aaron McCracken
7. Sporting Excellence
Glen Stewart from McCadden presents the Team of the Year award to Emily McClune and Oliver Wilkinson. Photo: Aaron McCracken
8. Sporting Excellence
John Wilson from Wilsons of Rathkenny presents the Coach or Manager of the Year award to Iain Mahood. Photo: Aaron McCracken