Last updated 19th October 2009
NWGA Awards Evening 2009
NWGA ANNUAL AWARDS EVENING 2008
This prestigious event took place at Lancashire County Cricket Club
on Sunday 16th November 2008
These awards are designed to celebrate and highlight the many
examples of sporting achievements taking place in gymnastics
throughout the North West region.
Anyone involved in Gymnastics can nominate an individual or club for the
awards. A nominee can only be entered for one category per nomination
form and must arrive no later than 27th October 2008. There is no limit
to the number of separate nominations that can be made by one
organisation or individual.
The judging panel will be made up of representatives from North West
Gymnastics Association.
There are 14 categories:
Voluntary Roles
Events / Competition Organiser - Winner for 2008 - Hilbre Hockenhull, Trafford T/C

Committee Member (County / Regional) - Winner for 2008 - Byron Clithero, City of Manchester IoG

Club Volunteer (Including Fundraiser - Winner for 2008 - Sue Freeman, Birkenhead T/C
Community Volunteer- Winner for 2008 - Jim Mulholland, Wallasey G/C
Mentor / Volunteer Co-ordinator- Winner for 2008 - Jane Leigh, City of Manchester IoG

Long Service Award- Winner for 2008 - Harry Pickup, Manchester South G/C
Gymnastics Club of the Year- Winner for 2008 - City of Manchester Institute of Gymnastics

Special Recognition Award- Winner for 2008 - Keith Hardy

Gymnast of the year (Disabilities)
Under 11s - Winner for 2008 - Billy Tew, Cheshire Academy

Under 16s - Winner for 2008 - Kirsty Robertson, Cheshire Academy

Under 25s - Omar Haddad, Cheshire Academy

Over 25s - Gail Sutton, Spartac G/C

Under 11s - Winner for 2008 - Alex Gagon, City of Manchester IoG

Under 16s - Winner for 2008 - Hannah Whelan, City of Liverpool G/C

Under 25s - Winner for 2008 - Beth Tweddle, City of Liverpool G/C
Affiliated to: English Gymnastics and British Gymnastics