Finalists announced for the 2018 Black Country Sport & Physical Activity Awards
The 12 finalists for the 2018 Black Country Sport & Physical Activity Awards have now been identified and will be presented at an awards ceremony at Himley Hall, Dudley on Thursday the 4th October.
Hosted by Pete Morgan, the ceremony will once again showcase the successes and inspirational stories of Black Country clubs, coaches, projects, sportspeople and unsung heroes over 6 different categories.
Five of our winners will be put forward to represent the Black Country at the West Midlands Community Sports Awards in December.
Our finalists are:
Aspiring Talent
Bradley Addison (Powerchair Football)
Kaitriona Grewal (Taekwondo)
Community Club
Special Olympics Sandwell
Yellow Army Running Club
Community Coach
Sarah Brown (Netball)
Tessa Goodhead (Roller Skating)
Community Project
Our Albion (The Albion Foundation)
Wolverhampton Street Cricket Project (Staffordshire Cricket / The Way Youth Zone)
Power of Sport
Daniel Jones (Special Olympics Sandwell)
James Birks (Powerchair Football - Albion Foundation)
Unsung Hero
Gillian Collins (Special Olympics Sandwell)
Rita Vanes (Dudley Ladies Running Club)
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