Sports heroes shine at Active Ashburton Sports Star Awards

Swimming, soccer, netball and Jiu Jitsu were among the sports highlighted at the recent Active Ashburton Sports Star Awards 2019.

A feature on the sporting calendar for our region, the Active Ashburton Sports Star Awards are presented by the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto through the Community Infrastructure and Services Partnership, with support from the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries.

Shire of Ashburton President Kerry White said that she looks forward to these awards each year and recognises the importance of sport in our community.

“The Active Ashburton Awards acknowledge the athletic achievements of our community members young and old,” said Cr White.

“They also highlight the importance of sports groups, clubs and associations in our remote location in providing a social and competitive outlet for so many residents, and the passion of the volunteers and committees that run them.

“A large number of nominations for each category were received and I would like to extend my congratulations to all nominees and winners and wish you all the best for the coming year”.

Tom Price Winners

Sportsman of the Year Bradley Bennett, Iron Python Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Sportswoman of the Year Emma Linton, Ashburton Women’s Football Youth Sport Star of the Year Angus MacDonald, Tom Price Soccer Club Junior Sports Star of the Year Conner Johnson, Tom Price MotoX Club Coach/ Umpire of the Year Mick Smith, Fortescue National Football League, Ashburton Women’s Football Association, Fortescue Cricket Association, Tom Price Softball Club Volunteer of the Year Mick Smith, Fortescue National Football League, Ashburton Women’s Football Association, Tom Price Junior Football League, Fortescue Cricket Association, Fortescue Junior Cricket Association, Tom Price Softball (Men and Women) Association Club of the Year Tom Price Soccer Club

Paraburdoo Winners

Sportsman of the Year Kohwin Bin Sali, Paraburdoo Saints Football & Sporting Club Sportswoman of the Year Milanie Baker, Paraburdoo Netball Association Youth Sport Star of the Year Stormy Lee Taniora, Paraburdoo Swim Club & Paraburdoo MotoX Club Junior Sports Star of the Year Kieran Boatwright, Paraburdoo Swim Club Coach/ Umpire of the Year Simon Ponter, Paraburdoo Saints Football & Sporting Club Club Volunteer of the Year Daniel Baker, Paraburdoo Saints Football & Sporting Club Club of the Year Paraburdoo Saints Football & Sporting Club

Pannawonica Winners

Youth Sport Star of the Year Jorja Rutherford, Pannawonica Swim Club Coach/ Umpire of the Year Stacy Rutherford, Pannawonica Junior Sports & Pannawonica Swim Club Youth Sports Encouragement Award Ayden Stephens, Karratha MotoX Sporting Volunteer of the Year Lynette Nel, Pannawonica Junior Sport & Social Softball

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