The finalists have been announced for the BBC East Midlands Sports Awards 2005.
The winners will be revealed at a glittering ceremony supported by Sport England East Midlands and the East Midlands Development Agency. Hosted by BBC Sport’s John Inverdale, the event takes place at the De Montfort Hall in Leicester on Monday 5th December.
Mark Shardlow, BBC East Midlands Sports Awards Manager, says: “The standard of entries we received was outstanding, which has made it extremely tough for the judges! The awards ceremony promises to be an evening to remember.”
The event is being covered live on BBC radio stations in the region with a special programme from 6pm to 10pm.
The nominations are:
BBC East Midlands Sports Personality of the Year
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Dean Barrick
Manager of non league football team Hucknall Town who made the final of the FA Trophy |
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Martin Corry
Rugby player who became the captain of Leicester Tigers and the England national squad |
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Maria Costello
Northamptonshire biker who became the first woman to make a podium finish at the Isle of Man TT |
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Ellen MacArthur
Derbyshire yachtswoman who broke the record for sailing solo around the world |
You can vote for the BBC East Midlands Sports Personality of the Year by calling 09011 11 57 57. Calls cost 25p and lines close at 0900 on Friday 2nd December.
By voting you will go into a draw to win a VIP night out for two at the BBC East Midlands Sports Awards.
You will need a password to vote… and the password is the name of the famous old cricket trophy which England won by beating Australia in the summer.
Junior Sportsman of the Year
- Adam Blythe, aged 16, Derbyshire – cycling
- Jonathon Cook, aged 15, Nottinghamshire – swimming
- Nick Ward, aged 15, Leicestershire – sailing
Junior Sportswoman of the Year
- Amy Crow, aged 16, Nottinghamshire – acrobatic gymnastics
- Sian Edwards, aged 16, Northamptonshire – cross country
- Lizzie Simmonds, aged 14, Lincolnshire – swimming
Sportswoman of the Year
- Ellen MacArthur, Derbyshire – sailing
- Paula Radcliffe, Leicestershire – athletics
- Hayley Turner, Nottinghamshire – horse racing
Sportsman of the Year
- William Asher, Lincolnshire – water ski
- Martin Corry, Leicestershire – rugby union
- Shaun Murphy, Northamptonshire – snooker
Disabled Sportsman of the Year
- Alan Crowther Derbyshire – rowing
- James Crisp, Nottinghamshire – swimming
- Jayant Mistry, Leicestershire – tennis
Disabled Sportswoman of the Year
- Sarah Dunster, Nottinghamshire – athletics
- Rachael Jarvis, Leicestershire – basketball
- Sally Wager, Northamptonshire – wheelchair basketball
Coach/Manager of the Year
- Richard Bates, Lincolnshire – cricket
- Mick Newell, Nottinghamshire - cricket
- John Wells, Leicestershire – rugby union
Sport England East Midlands Community Coach Award
Unsung Hero
Team of the Year
- GB Canoe Slalom squad based at Holme Pierrepont
- Leicester Ladies Hockey Club
- Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
Brian Clough Award
- Stuart Broad, Leicestershire - cricket
- Lizzie Simmonds, Lincolnshire – swimming
- Tom Varndell, Leicestershire – rugby
Footballer of the Year
- Inigo Idiakez, Derby County
- Kris Commons, Nottingham Forest
- Dion Dublin, Leicester City
A team of BBC sports journalists, members of the County Sports Partnerships and senior figures from Sport England East Midlands and the East Midlands Development agency formed the judging panels.
The shortlists do not include The Lady Taverners’ Awards for Junior Disability Sport, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and East Midlands Development Agency Enterprise in Sport Award.
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