Shortlist announced for Active Lancashire Awards 2024

Active Lancashire have announced the shortlist for the Active Lancashire Awards, a ceremony that celebrates achievements in sport and physical activity across the county.

Many of the finalists were automatically shortlisted after previously winning awards at local district sports events, including from the recent Blackpool Active Lives Community Awards and Fylde Community Active Awards. Others entered the Active Lancashire Awards directly. Winners have been decided and will be announced at an award ceremony at Crow Wood Hotel on Friday 15th November. 


Shortlist

Coach of the Year, sponsored by UCLan

  • Alex Curan
  • Ross Goodwin
  • Emma Fielding
  • Ashley Roach
  • Chris Nay
  • Paul English
  • Stuart Nevin
  • Lizzie Stansfield
  • Andy Bibby
  • Rebecca House
  • Kerry Reeves
  • Miriam & Carl Eaton
  • Evan Duboulay

Club of the Year, sponsored by Lancashire Sport Welfare Officers

  • Blackburn Eagles
  • Blackpool Scorpions Rugby League Club
  • Dansehouse FC Girls
  • Galaxy cheerleading club
  • Fylde Netball Club
  • Morecambe Community Runners
  • Pendle Gymnastics and Recreation LTD
  • Lancashire Tridents Lifesaving
  • Skelmersdale Boundary Harriers Running Club
  • Blackpool Boccia Club

Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Challenge through Sport Initiative

  • Nasreen Valli
  • John Tomlinson
  • Jolie Forrest
  • Darran Ames
  • Freddie Parkinson
  • Jorja Fyske Whitehead
  • Helen Haworth
  • Hayley Holmes
  • Mick McGann

Activating Communities, sponsored by GLL 

  • Blackburn Hawks Ice Hockey Club
  • Michael Shepherd
  • Lianne Bruce
  • New Neighbours Together Project
  • Chorley Wildcats - disability sport group
  • Fylde Rugby Community Foundation
  • Ayup sultan trust
  • Worldies Official CIC
  • Manny Bashah & Andy McGhie
  • Avenham Park Junior Parkrun
  • Ribble Valley Health and Wellbeing Partnership
  • Rossendale Radio
  • Amplify Youth Group
  • Fleetwood Triathlon
  • Julie Brooks

Lifetime Achievement

  • Shelley Whitehead
  • Michael Horsefall
  • Allan Clarkin
  • Peter Lee Bibby
  • Terry Hellings

Primary School of the Year, sponsored by Spencer Clarke Group

  • Audley Junior School
  • Layton Primary School
  • St Josephs Park Hill Primary School
  • Mayfield Primary School
  • Park Primary School
  • Winmarleigh CofE Primary School

Secondary School of the Year, sponsored by Spencer Clarke Group

  • Park Community Academy
  • Lytham St Annes High School
  • Garstang Community Academy

Young Achiever of the Year, sponsored by Galloways 

  • Josh Crawley
  • Esme Rutter
  • Jennifer Heathcote
  • Finlay Royle
  • Rosie Briers
  • Arran Gorry
  • Noah Shah
  • Matthew Waring
  • Taylor Tomaselli
  • Imogen Byrne

Health and Wellbeing Award, sponsored by Preston North End Community and Education Trust

  • Bastwell Buddies
  • The Harbour Inpatient Service
  • Mark Smedley
  • Louise Walden-Edwards
  • Euphoria Dance and Therapy
  • Team Kickabout CIC
  • Let's Live Life
  • Mellors Catering Services Ltd
  • Sarah Hall - Fleetwood Town Community Trust

Environmental Impact and Sustainability Award, sponsored by Electricity North West

  • SAMS Part of Community & Business Partners CIC
  • Eco Fest Blackpool
  • IHope Fylde Tossers
  • Community Network and Outreach Service CIC
  • The Bay

Active Partnerships
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