DevelopmentKent recognises unsung heroes
Wednesday, 12 September 2007.
The Kent County Football Development team welcomed footballs unsung heroes to the Kent Annual Volunteer Awards Evening at The Roffen Club, Rochester on 11 September 2007.
The evening recognises the Kent Football Workforce who work tirelessly to ensure that the excellent reputation that the county has at grassroots level is maintained.
A packed Roffen Club which included Kent County FA Chairman - Barry Bright, Former Gillingham Player and manager - Andy Hessenthaler and FA Regional Development Team Manager - Dylan Evans witnessed clubs, schools, club officials and representatives receive awards for outstanding contributions throughout the season.
Winners on the evening were:
Contribution to Grassroots Football Glass Award Edwin Diplock
Fair Play Award 2007 Female club Aylesford
Fair Play Award 2007 Male club Atcost FC
Football Workforce Award Mick Gavin
Football Workforce Award Steve Cullen
Football Workforce Award Ted Snelling
Football Workforce Award Lynne Murrell
Football Workforce Award Tony Newington
Grassroots Coach of The Year Alex Baldwin
Charter Standard Adult Club Chipstead FC
Charter Standard Club Faversham Strike Force FC
Charter Standard Club Administrator Brian Tippett
Charter Standard Club Coach Ernie Brennan
Charter Standard Community Club South Park Rangers FC
Charter Standard Development Club Deal Town Rangers FC
Charter Standard Primary Development Northdown Primary
Charter Standard Primary Schools St Mary's Cray Primary School
Charter Standard Secondary Development St Simon Stock
Charter Standard Secondary School The Leigh City Technology
Charter Standard Special School Bower Grove Special School
Charter Standard Specialist Sports College Canterbury High
Ten County Appearances Mel Bishop
Ten County Appearances Anna Broad
Ten County Appearances Hannah Chambers
Ten County Appearances Donna Harris
Under 18 Workforce Award Harry Collins
Volunteer Placement Scheme Ben Monk
Volunteer Placement Scheme Michael Jelly
County Development Manager Paul Dolan said “Football is about far more than the players on the pitch and The Kent County FA is committed to supporting volunteers in local football. This is always a very special evening and it is pleasing to see so many great examples of the proactive football workforce in Kent.”
The Kent Football Development Team also presented awards to Colin Boswell, Geoff Wickens, Cyril Windiate and Tony Crosswell for support and contribution to the Goalpost Safety Scheme in Kent.
Pictures of the evening are now available view by linking on the picture on the top right of the article and using the navigation buttons.
For more details on how to ‘Get involved’ and become a volunteer visit GetIntoFootball.