SAND Martins Golf Cub won the Youth Engagement Project of the Year at the Get Berkshire Active awards evening – held at The Hilton Hotel, Reading, recently.

Their Feel Inspired Golf Academy was selected for its success in breaking down barriers and bringing sport to young people with special needs, creating healthy habits for life.

Cyclist Rachael Elliott picked up the Sports Personality of the Year gong after the West Berkshire star won more than 30 events in 2017, achieving a silver medal in the UK 25 mile time trial championship and setting a UK national record for cycling 30 miles.

Woodley’s William Cowen, who belongs to Wokingham’s Pinewood Gymnastics Club, took the Junior Sports Personality trophy. His outstanding achievements in the last 12 months include becoming national champion for the fourth time and the first British gymnast to achieve three world titles in a row.

Reading’s Albatross Diving Club picked up the Team Performance of the Year for their consistent performances at national events, while Reading Lions Handball Club won the Community Club of the Year after seeing huge club growth and an increase in outreach work over the last 12 months.

Thames Valley Kings Wheelchair Basketball Club coach, Grant Barker, picked up the Coach of the Year Award, while Volunteer of the Year went to Sue Bennett for her work as Run Leader for West Berkshire.

The Workplace of the Year Award went to the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, who prioritise health and wellbeing at the core of the 18 fire stations across the county.

Newbury’s St Barts collected the Active Secondary School trophy for the second year running.

Brett Nicholls, chief executive officer at Get Berkshire Active said: “We promote active lifestyles and manage a number of local and national campaigns to encourage physical activity.

“This challenge is made easier by the hard work and dedication of many people and these awards are an opportunity to reward their commitment.”

Nominations for next year’s Get Berkshire Active Awards will be opening in September.

If you would like to sponsor an award next year, call Get Berkshire Active on 01628 473031.