Iwan Thomas MBE comes to Bucks to award local sport superstars

Archived press release

Date Published: 26/11/09

Individuals and groups, who have made an outstanding sporting contribution locally, will come together for a celebratory evening at Horwood House in Buckinghamshire on Friday 27 November.

It will be their chance to see if they have won one of eight prestigious Bucks Sport Awards to be presented by Iwan Thomas MBE, a former European Champion, Commonwealth Champion, World Cup Winner and current British record holder and arguably the finest 400m runner our country has ever seen. Nominees will be joined by special guests such as Toby Pawson (Paralympic Dressage Competitor), together with award sponsors and key leaders from local government, business, education and sport.

The theme for this special event continues to be the “power of sport”. Radio and TV presenter, Richard Carr, will join Iwan as host for the evening, bringing alive the many success stories of local sporting achievement. These range from an award winning business which puts the wellbeing of its team first with fantastic results to individuals who have volunteered their time so others, of any ability, can enjoy sport at amateur or championship level.

There are eight award categories revealing the impact sport can have on local people and their communities. The awards are for coach, business and volunteer of the year; school and club of the year; sport project of the year; young leader of the year and ‘unsung hero’ of the year. Each of the categories attracted an overwhelming number of nominations which have been judged against a challenging set of criteria.

Chairman of the Bucks & Milton Keynes Sport Board, Peter Thomas, said: “It is my firm belief that sport has a unique role to play in shaping individuals and communities, changing lives and improving the wellbeing and quality of life, for so many people of all ages in this country. This special evening is our chance to recognise the valuable contribution of all those who deliver sport at a local level in the county of Buckinghamshire.”