EditorSWANSEA: Lauren Bryant named Sportsperson of the Year as city’s sporting heroes celebrated at annual awards
The ceremony, held in association with Freedom Leisure and presented by ultra-endurance athlete and TV presenter Lowri Morgan, brought together 500 guests to recognise the city’s sporting community — from grassroots clubs and volunteers to elite individual performers.
Tracey McNulty, Head of Cultural Services, Parks and Cleansing at Swansea Council, said this year’s winners reflected the full range of the city’s sporting life. “These awards once again highlight the incredible depth of sporting talent we have in Swansea,” she said.
“This year’s winners reflect the full spectrum of our sporting community, from the volunteers and coaches who give countless hours behind the scenes, to the dedicated individuals and teams who continue to excel in their disciplines.”
Craig Jones, General Manager at Freedom Leisure’s Swansea LC, said sport had a unique ability to bring communities together. “Events like these highlight the important role physical activity plays in improving health, wellbeing and community spirit,” he said. “It is a privilege for Freedom Leisure to recognise and support those who make such a difference.”
Lauren Bryant took the top individual prize on the night, named Sportsperson of the Year in an award sponsored by Andrew D’Auria Solutions Limited. Ken Wright received the Lifetime Contribution to Sport award, also sponsored by Andrew D’Auria Solutions Limited.
Among the junior honours, Jacob Robert Morgan Davies was named Junior Sportsman of the Year and Kaitlin Gourlay took Junior Sportswoman of the Year. The School Team of the Year award went to the Ysgol Gyfun Gwŷr Year 9 Rugby Team.
Eleanor Organ won Junior Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability, sponsored by Stowe Family Law, while Chloe Morgan was named Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability. Sindhu Bhairavi Mahadeven received both the Volunteer of the Year award and the Getting Swansea Active Award.
In the club and team categories, Mumbles Rangers Girls Section won Junior Club or Team of the Year, and West Swansea Hawks Ladies RFC took Senior Club or Team of the Year. Pontlliw Primary School Young Ambassadors received the Swansea Young Ambassador Recognition Award.
The coaching awards went to Andrew Williams, named Community Coach of the Year sponsored by Specsavers, and Gareth Jones, who won Performance Coach of the Year. Keisha Wilde received the Inspiring Young Person of the Year award, and David Huxtable was given the Special Recognition Award.
The full list of winners is below.
Sportsperson of the Year — Lauren Bryant (sponsored by Andrew D’Auria Solutions Limited)
Lifetime Contribution to Sport — Ken Wright (sponsored by Andrew D’Auria Solutions Limited)
Junior Sportsman of the Year — Jacob Robert Morgan Davies (sponsored by Childcare Offer for Wales)
Junior Sportswoman of the Year — Kaitlin Gourlay (sponsored by Specsavers)
Junior Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability — Eleanor Organ (sponsored by Stowe Family Law)
Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability — Chloe Morgan (supported by Wales National Exercise Referral Scheme)
Volunteer of the Year — Sindhu Bhairavi Mahadeven (sponsored by EYST Wales)
Getting Swansea Active Award — Sindhu Bhairavi Mahadeven (supported by Enjoy Swansea)
Community Coach of the Year — Andrew Williams (sponsored by Specsavers)
Performance Coach of the Year — Gareth Jones (supported by The National Institute for Sport & Health)
Inspiring Young Person of the Year — Keisha Wilde (sponsored by Arvato Connect)
Special Recognition Award — David Huxtable (supported by Freedom Leisure)
Junior Club or Team of the Year — Mumbles Rangers Girls Section (sponsored by Route Media)
Senior Club or Team of the Year — West Swansea Hawks Ladies RFC (supported by 60+ Active Leisure Scheme)
School Team of the Year — Ysgol Gyfun Gwŷr Year 9 Rugby Team (sponsored by Gower College Swansea)
Swansea Young Ambassador Recognition Award — Pontlliw Primary School Young Ambassadors (sponsored by Youth Sport Trust)
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