Cheshire County LTA is delighted to announce the winners who were honoured at the recent Presentation Evening where almost 200 people enjoyed a celebration of tennis in Cheshire. We are very grateful to Martin Corrie, LTA Deputy President and to Mrs Diane Tod, our Honorary Life Patron for giving up their valuable time to spend the evening with us.
Receiving their awards at the ceremony on 12th October at The Pavilion Suite, Chester Racecourse, the winners ranged from primary age to 90 years of age and came from the whole county of Cheshire.
Sue Britton, Secretary of Glan Aber LTC and winner of Club of the Year award, commented: “We are delighted to have won this award after so much hard work this year. We have developed a community outreach programme and have also worked with the local council to upgrade the public courts. We operate Pay and Play sessions so there’s so much opportunity for everyone to play tennis here!” Sue was also recognised personally for her contribution to the club, being Club Secretary for 15 years and receiving the Unsung Hero Award. On a great night for the club, Head Coach Jo Tratoris was also nominated for Development Coach of the Year but was narrowly beaten by Sue Davies of Heswall LTC.
Bob Churchill-Davies, President of Cheshire County LTA commented: “The standard of the entries was really high and we’d like to congratulate all of the winners for their achievement. The judges had a tough job to select winners due to the overwhelming contribution made at the tennis venues across the county. It is heartening to award those who put so much effort behind offering great tennis opportunities for all in Cheshire.”
The complete list of winners is:
- Performance Coach Award – Simon Thornewill of David Lloyd Cheadle
- Development Coach Award – Sue Davies of Heswall Tennis Club
- Club of the Year Award – Glan Aber Tennis Club, Chester
- Performance Player of the Year Award – Seb Jackson
- Team of the Year Award – Cheshire County 18 and Under Girls Team
- Community Venue Award – Birchwood Leisure & Tennis Complex in conjunction with Your Housing Group and Jim Gibbs in conjunction with the Cale Green Tennis 4 All project
- Education Award – Lunts Heath Primary School, Widnes
- Unsung Hero Award – Sue Britton of Glan Aber LTC; Moya Meredith of Knutsford LTC and Bob Peel of North East Cheshire League.
- Unsung Hero Award Tennis for Life – Pat Palmer of Heswall Lawn Tennis Club
- Young Volunteer Award – James Burns of Heswall Lawn Tennis Club
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Barbara Newnes of Birkenhead Lawn Tennis Club
- Dick Fontes Trophy – Saleem Rizvi of Hoole Lawn Tennis Club
- Fair Play Award – Daniel New of Brooklands Sports Club