Inspirational people celebrated at this years Rochdale Borough Active Awards

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Last night, the Rochdale Borough Active Awards celebrated the achievements of amazing people, clubs and organisations working in sport and culture across the borough of Rochdale over the last 12 months.

A total of 10 awards were presented to celebrate the rich diversity of skill, dedication and commitment shown day-to-day by local people.

Congratulations to all nominees!

Active Travel Champion

Award sponsored by Rochdale Borough Council.

Winner – Nazmine Maguire

Nazmine Maguire, who won the Active Travel Champion award at the 2024 Rochdale Borough Active Awards. Nazmine is pictured sitting in a canoe/kayak on the water

Club/Group of the Year

Award sponsored by Your Trust.

Winner – Back O’th Moss Community Boxing

Image shows a group of young people stood inside a boxing ring with their three coaches. The young people are dressed in sports clothes and have boxing gloves on their hands. The photo is of Back O'th Moss Community Boxing Club who won Club of the Year at the Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2024

Coach of the Year

Award sponsored by Coach Core Foundation.

Winner – Andy Lavery

Andy Lavery, winner of the Coach of the Year Award at the Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2024 is pictured during a session in the gym. Andy is photographed stood behind someone who is lay on a bench carrying out a bench press.

Community Sport Project

Award sponsored by Juicy Media Group.

Winner – Hope Football

The photo shows the football team at Hope Football Club who are winners of the Community Sport Project at the Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2024

Disability Physical Activity Champion

Award sponsored by Pulse Fitness.

Winner – Samantha Brierley, Linkability

Samantha Brierley, winner of the Disability Physical Activity Champion award at the Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2024, is pictured standing next to Darren at Linkability. Katie is on the left, Darren on the right. Darren has his arm placed around Samantha's shoulder and has the other hand on his hip. Both are smiling.

Instructor of the Year

Award sponsored by Xn.

Winner – Sharron Lord

Sharron Lord, winner of the Instructor of the Year award at the Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2024 is pictured stood in front of a group of people in a fitness class. Sharron is pictured leaning to the right with her left leg in the air at 90 degrees.

School Commitment to PE & Sport

Award sponsored by Icon.

Winner – Caldershaw Primary School

Image shows children in a school hall at Caldershaw primary school, winners of the School Commitment to PE and Sports award at Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2024

Unsung Hero

Award sponsored by Xn

Winner – Jennifer Hampson

Jennifer Hampson is pictured with a group of people. Some are stood up and some are crouched down in front.

Volunteer of the Year

Award sponsored by The Big Life group.

Winner – Frank Goldrick

Image shows a head and shoulders shot of Frank Goldrick, winner of the Volunteer of the Year award at the Rochdale Borough Active Awards 2024. Frank is wearing a black top with white stripes down the sleeves and a red stripe on the front of the left and right shoulder.

Young Sports Achiever of the Year

Award sponsored by Rochdale AFC Community Trust.