Ceredigion Sports Awards were held on 07 July 2023 to celebrate sporting talent in the county.
The awards, which are arranged by Ceredigion Sports Council, in partnership with Ceredigion Actif, bring together all that is good about sport in Ceredigion and provide a platform to celebrate sporting successes and the people that make them happen.
The Ceredigion Sports Awards were held at Ceredigion County Council offices in Penmorfa, and a total of 58 awards were presented this year, across 7 different categories. These included 22 Talented Junior Awards, given to young athletes and sports people in Ceredigion who show promise, and 30 International Awards, given to sports people who became international athletes between 2020 and 2023.
The Ceredigion Sports Council looks to help all sports clubs from grassroots level to the pinnacle of achievement as international athletes, as well as recognising the role of Young Ambassadors within the school system, and the volunteers and coaches who often work behind the scenes.
The awards and winners are:
- Bronze Young Ambassador of the Year 2023: Ceri Williams, Daniel Jones, Isaac Humphries & Jac Lewis – Ysgol Gynradd Llannon
- Young Ambassador of the Year 2023: Ben Jaques
- Volunteer of the Year 2023: Alisha Aydogmus
- Disability Sport Volunteer of the Year Award 2023: Dean James & Eiry Thomas
- Unsung Hero Award 2023: Leo & Jane O’Connor
- Coach of the Year 2023: Gareth Ebenezer
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International Awards 2023: |
Talented Junior Awards 2023: |
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Osian Roberts – Athletics |
Eva Davies – Athletics |
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Jean Davies – Lawn Bowls |
Sara Jones – Athletics |
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Milwen Lewis – Lawn Bowls |
Cari Morgan-Williams – Mountain Biking |
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Cynyr MacRae – Kayaking |
Osian Jones – Bowls |
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Deio Thomas – Kayaking |
Eiri O'Connor – Kayaking |
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Hanna Griffiths – Kayaking |
Gruffydd Phillips Williams – Kayaking |
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Leri Jones-Kenny – Slalom Kayaking |
Aadvik Khare – Cricket |
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Cari Jones – Slalom Kayaking |
Sonny Baron – Cricket |
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Brynmor Thomas – Darts |
Bronwen Thomas – Sailing |
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Elonwy Thomas – Darts |
Steffan Williams – Sailing |
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Llinos Thomas – Darts |
Llyr Jones – Judo |
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Sion Davies – Darts |
Carys Pugh Jones – Football |
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Dion Regan – Golf |
Katie Whiteway – Football |
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Leia Vobe – Gymnastics |
Sonny Forbes-Tinsley – Football |
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Órla O’Regan – Hockey |
Tomos Ifan Mitchell – Fly Fishing |
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Ruadhán O’Regan – Hockey |
Freya Pritchard – Obstacle Racing |
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Annie Thomas – Dressage & Equestrian |
Will Evans – Autograss Racing |
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Harry Thomas – Equestrian |
Cian Jones – Rugby |
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Casi Gregson – Football |
Max Rodda-Lodder – Rugby |
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Kelsey Thomas – Football |
Owain Thomas – Rugby |
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Fflur Mitchell – Fly Fishing |
Rhun Davies – Rugby |
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Amelia Williams – Running |
Teifi Thomas – Rugby |
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Steffan Evans – Touch Rugby |
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Alfie Rodda-Lodder – Touch Rugby |
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Cadi-Lois Davies – Rugby |
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Kristy Hopkins – Rugby |
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Steffan Jac Jones – Rugby |
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Lowri Richards – Indoor Cycling |
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Fin Tarling – Cycling |
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Josh Tarling – Cycling |
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Councillor Catrin M. S Davies, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Customer Services, said: “The Sports Awards was a great event with so many Ceredigion residents being recognised for their sporting achievements. It was an inspiring afternoon and illustrated the Council’s commitment to supporting sporting activities and opportunities across Ceredigion."
Sport and being physically active has a positive influence on young and old and is very much a part of daily life in Ceredigion. The Sports Council would like to congratulate all who have achieved, no matter what the sport or level.
19/07/2023