Nominations revealed for Bolton Active Sports Awards

The cream of the crop from the town's sporting community have been highlighted in 10 different categories.

Winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony in the Premier Suite at Macron Stadium on Friday, September 16.

Former Wanderers striker Kevin Davies and his wife Emma will be special guests on the night, which is set to be presented by Bolton FM's Matt Holden.

Cllr John Byrne, cabinet member for culture, youth and sport, said: "Some of the borough's biggest and best achievements in the sporting world will take centre stage at this year's awards ceremony.

"Bolton has a fantastic network of sports teams and physical activities, and it's encouraging to know that so many people enjoy taking part and keeping fit.

"Not only that, there are scores of people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure things run smoothly, including coaches, mentors and volunteers.

"The sports awards are an ideal opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate each other's achievements.

"It's going to be a great night."

Last year's awards attracted more than 400 guests and tickets are now available to buy from the Decathlon Bolton store and Castle Hill Centre, priced £27.50 for adults and £14 for children, which will include a three-course meal with a variety of acts, games, performances, guest speaker and a disco.

Award nominees

Unsung Hero Award

Roderick Will Bradshaw, Bolton Hot Wheels Cycling Club

Jim Fawcett, Darcy Lever Cricket Club

Margaret Kay

Sarah Moore, ActiveDance

John Barrow, Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club

Neil Brown, Horwich Cycling Club

Ben Sale, AFC Masters Disability Football Club

Marcus Howarth, Moss Bank Junior Football Club

Ginny Edgar, netball coach

Club/Class of the Year

Farnworth Social Circle Cricket Club

Bolton Trampoline Club

The Theatre Dance Studios

BGC Cheerleading Club

Bolton Baton Twirlers

Paul Freary and Darren Grimshaw of BL5K

Horwich Leisure Centre Amateur Swimming Club

Tri Rivington

Bolton Arena Gymnastics Club

Bolton United Racing Wheelchairs

V1ntage Gym

Progressive Sports

XI:XI Focus Sports Club

Horwich Hockey Club

Turton Swimming Club

Sally's Rocking Rebels

Hunters Cheerleading

Bolton Area Divers

Instructor/Coach of the year

Chris Brady

David Evitts

Iain Massingham

Ryan Hardwidge

Paul Freary

Jemma Entwistle

Andy Mason

Alex Carolan

Tunde Olasupo

Terry Stott

Donna Vinten

Tony Berry

Chris Williams

Ray McGloin

Alicia-Paris Fairclough

Nicholas (Tiny Tots Nursery)

Joanne Gavin

Emily Waddilove

Jessica Walsh

Victoria Neild

Fuzz – All-Star Sports

Kevin Parry

Steven Chalkley

John Allcock

Junior Sports Team Achievement

TinyRox

Bolton Trampoline Club

Bolton Hot Wheels Cycling Club

Bolton futsal u12s

Canon Slade Junior Girls Cross Country

FC Strikerz Athleticos

Darcy Lever CC Rounders D Team

RBHS Boys Handball Team

Horwich Parish Football Team

Bolton RUFC u18s

Rivington Netball Club

Bolton Olympic Wrestling Club

Academy Juniors u13s

AFC Masters u16s

Sally's Rocking Rebels

Senior Sports Team of the Year

Bolton Hockey Club Men’s 2nd XI

BSF Rounders League's Golden Girls inter-league team

Hunters Cheerleading team

Turton Football Club

LLSC Rounder A Team

Sports Achiever of the Year

Alex Openshaw

Charlotte Antoni

Daisy Mullan

Katie Jackson

Alex Foster

Elle Percival

Hollie Asquith

Disabled Sports Achiever of the Year

Jim Heggie

Rhys Taylor

Kayli English

Luke Batty

Isaac O'Neill

Scott Horrocks

Changing Lifestyle Recognition Award

Warren McKay

John Taylor

Ian Molyneux

Victoria Pritchard

Family Fun & Food Project

Samantha Williamson

Volunteer in Sport of the Year

Martin Hall, Wheels For All

Mike Balchin, Wheels For All

David Roscoe, Wheels For All

Jack Aspden, Wheels For All

Nicola Stott, Theatre Dance Studios

Chris Bibby, Bolton Triathlon Club

Paul Freary, BL5K

Kirstin Jackson, Rivington Netball Club

Darren Grimshaw, BL5K

Young Volunteer of the Year

Joseph Crowder

Sam Williams

Sophie Jackson

Lewis Jones

Marcus Makin