Team Bolsover District (BD) saw a wide range of winners from people who have dedicated their life to sport, to Junior Team of the Year and they picked up their awards as recognition of their commitment to sport and achievements they have made over the last twelve months.

Over 100 people and clubs were nominated to receive one of the 14 awards up for grabs which were aimed solely at the voluntary sector across Bolsover district.

The winners will now feed into county, regional and national sports award events.

Council chairman Coun Ken Walker said: “What a fantastic night. On the back of the Olympic success of Team GB, it was nice to see so many deserving local sportspeople pick up their own ‘gold’ medals.

“We have so many individuals whose commitment and achievements go unrewarded and this was our chance to say thank you and well done.

“When you look round the hall and see what an amazing array of talent we have within the district, you can’t help but feel humbled. I mean we have the disabled European golf champion, someone who has committed his life to running and a junior athletics team who are national champions.

“My congratulations go to not only the winners, but everyone who was nominated and takes part in sport.”

In addition to the awards, the audience were also treat to some wonderful sporting demonstrations.

First up Rachel Rodgers who provided an action packed trampolining display.

This international athlete produced a faultless display of pikes, tucks and straddle combinations and an array of forward, backward somersaults and twists.

Next up was Tom Robinson who provided a master class in martial arts. The Shirebrook youngster together with his instructor introduced the audience to the finer points of martial arts with an amazing display of kicks and throws.

Finally, Glenn Turner, one of the most consistent assistant referees in the Premier League then took to the stage to give the audience an insight into what life is like in the world’s top football league.

Glenn has ‘worked the line’ in thousands of domestic and international games and has represented England at the World Cup, European Championships and the FIFA club championships.

The winners were:

l Junior Sportsman – Jack Griffiths.

l Junior Sportswoman – Sophie Godley.

l Disabled Sportsperson – Mick Horsley.

l Junior Team – Badys Athletic Team.

l Sports Person – Rachel Rodgers.

l Veteran Sportsperson – Pauline Marples.

l Young Leader – Emma Dye.

l Community Coach – Neil Landrick.

l Performance Coach – Rob Platts.

l Lifelong Commitment to Sport – Trevor Platts.

l Service to Sport – Les Banton.

l Club – Whitwell Bowls Club.

l Team – Clowne Wanderers Football Club.

l Contribution to School Sport – Martin Andrews.