A wide variety of high-performing community and high-profile sports people and organisations have been shortlisted for the 2023 Swansea Sports Awards.
There were more than 100 nominations, for the Swansea Council-run scheme – and those shortlisted represent a wide variety of community clubs and activities.
Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “The city’s athletes worked hard last year and we enjoy recognising and honouring their achievements and outstanding contributions to sport through the Swansea Sports Awards.”
Awards night, in association with Freedom Leisure, is due to take place at the Brangwyn Hall from 7pm on Thursday March 28. Tickets on sale from February 1 – enjoyswanseabay.com.
Nominees
Inspiring Young Person of the Year – sponsored by Arvato CRM Solutions
- Rhys Meredith
- Jamie Parker
- Jackson Tanner
Volunteer of the Year – sponsored by John Pye Auctions
- Karl Brady
- Wendy Williams
- Adrian Weston
Community Coach of the Year – sponsored by sponsored by Sport Wales
- Andy Parkinson
- Michael White
- Olivia Davies
Performance Coach of the Year – sponsored by Wales National Pool Swansea
- Daniel Parker
- Adam Baker and Stuart McNarry
- Hayley Baker
Junior Sportsman of the Year – sponsored by Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, Swansea University
- Rory Johns
- Jacob Beynon
- Ioan Carter Jones
- Cedric Davies
Junior Sportswoman of the Year – sponsored by Pure Football Swansea
- Katie Lee
- Mullai Chandramohan
- Olivia Roberts
- Libby Hale
School Team of the Year – sponsored by Gower College Swansea
- Ysgol Gyfun Gwyr Senior Rugby Team
- Gowerton School u13 Girls’ Football Team
- Cefn Hengoed u13 Girls’ Football Team
Getting Swansea Active – sponsored by St Modwen Homes
- Nicky Nijjer
- Ospreys in the Community Sporting Memories Project
- Sacha Simmons and Frenz Pickleball
Junior Club or Team of the Year – sponsored by EYST Wales
- Morriston RFC u16’s Team
- Swansea Elite Gymnastics Team
- Treforus u18’s Netball Team
Senior Club or Team of the Year – sponsored by The Car Warehouse
- Swansea Vale Tri
- Swansea Bay Orienteering Club
- Gower Riders Cycling Club Senior Section
Junior Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability – sponsored by Stowe Family Law
- Caleb Alexander Morrison
- Sienna Allen-Chaplin
- Zac Thomas
Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability – sponsored by Nathaniel Cars
- Ben Pritchard
- James Ledger
- Harrison Walsh
Sportsperson of the Year – sponsored by McDonald’s
- Ben Pritchard
- Jac Morgan
- Joe Brier
