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.
9. Sporting Excellence
Denise Bell from Marty's Catering presents the Community Participation award to Seamus McMullan and Ian McKeown from Con Magee GAC. Photo: Aaron McCracken
10. Sporting Excellence
The Mayor, Alderman Noel Williams, with award winners at the Mid and East Antrim Sports Awards. Photo: Aaron McCracken