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The Newry, Mourne and Down Sports Awards are open for nominations so if you know a team that deserves recognition, a volunteer who has went above and beyond or an individual who has excelled in 2023 get nominating.
The awards are run by Newry, Mourne and Down District Council in association with the Sports Association Newry, Down and South Armagh (SANDSA) to recognise the extraordinary achievements of clubs and athletes across the district in 2023. The awards will be held in the Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle on Friday 15 March.
Fundamental to these sporting successes is the huge contribution made by coaches, volunteers, mentors, teachers and parents, and the awards will pay tribute to those helping make the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area an active and healthy district.
Award Categories
- Junior Club Team of the Year 2023
- Senior Club Team of the Year 2023
- Sportsperson/Team of the Year with a Disability 2023
- Young Sport Volunteer of the Year 2023
- Senior Sport Volunteer of the Year 2023
- Young Club Coach of the Year 2023
- Senior Club Coach of the year 2023
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year 2023
- Senior Sportsperson of the Year 2023
- Lifetime Services to Sport
Speaking at the awards launch, Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Deputy Chairperson, Cllr Gareth Sharvin said, “The Council is delighted to host these awards in recognition of the exceptional work that our local clubs and societies do across the district from grass roots through to high performance level. It is the dedication and commitment shown by clubs and individuals alike which help and improve health and wellbeing across our communities. The Council will continue to support our sports community and recognise their fantastic achievements.”
The prestigious awards are open to nominations from all sports clubs, local organisations or sports fans within our district. Forms are available from the Council Website www.newrymournedown.org or Reception at Newry Leisure Centre or Down Leisure Centre.
Closing date for entries is Friday 2 February at 4pm. Nominations can be returned to either leisure centre OR via email to leisureandsport@nmandd.org
