Their achievements were celebrated at a special event held at Newforge Sports Complex, Belfast. Athletes were selected afters a rigorous process and each receives support to help them navigate and succeed in their sporting careers.
The current tranche of awards was presented by Lady Mary Peters, alongside MPT chair, Barry Funston. Recipients were joined by parents and family members as well as sport liaison officers and MPT Awards Team chair, Will Doggart. Here’s a selection of images of proud award recipients.
5. Sporting Excellence
Young karate competitor and Mary Peters Trust award winner, Thomas Bell, from Carrickfergus, receiving his certificate from Barry Funston and Lady Mary Peters. Photo submitted by Mary Peters Trust Photo: Submitted
6. Sporting Excellence
Hockey player Katie Herron, from Portadown, receiving her Mary Peters Trust award certificate from Barry Funston and Lady Mary Peters. Photo submitted by Mary Peters Trust Photo: Submitted
7. Sporting Excellence
Archer Kathryn Morton, from Banbridge, is presented with her Mary Peters Trust award certificate by Barry Funston and Lady Mary Peters. Photo submitted by Mary Peters Trust Photo: Submitted