Aberdeen’s Sports Awards 2023 took place on Thursday night at P&J Live.
Once again, the Evening Express-organised celebration of Granite City sport was backed by a host of sponsors from within the Aberdeen community.
Lisa Taylor, from Burness Paull, said “Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. The evening was one of inspiration and celebrating talent and Burness Paull was delighted to be involved again this year.”
Lesley Pottinger, from Atholl Scott Financial Services, echoed those thoughts, saying: “Once again Atholl Scott Financial Services are delighted to be involved with this fantastic event and have nothing but admiration for all the nominees. Huge congratulations to the winners.”
Leanne and Calvin Davidson, of Bounty Competitions, added: “Well done to all – such a fantastic event to be a part of!”
Duncan Sinclair, chief executive of Aberdeen Sports Village, said: “Congratulations to all winners and finalists. The calibre was outstanding, and I can imagine how difficult it was for the judging panel.
“I would also like to take time to recognise Alison Mathieson and Len Nicol, who were presented with the Lifetime Achievement awards for their outstanding commitment and service to sport.”
Graeme Dale, head of sport and active communities at Sport Aberdeen, the Sports Achiever of the Year sponsors, said: “Sport is vital in our communities so it is important we celebrate local Aberdeen successes. Congratulations to all three finalists in this category for achieving remarkable results in their sport.”
Kim McRobbie, from Active Schools – the schools’ award backers – said: “All three schools shortlisted demonstrated innovative and creative ways of using sport and physical activity to support the mental and physical health of their pupils – they should all be very proud!”
Fraser McCallum, regional Sales Manager for CALA, who threw their weight behind the Team Performance of the Year category, said: “CALA were delighted to sponsor the Team Performance award at this brilliant, local event and would like to congratulate all nominees and winners across all categories.”
With the company having sponsored the Inspiration category, idverde’s Frank King said: “idverde is proud to be part of these impressive awards, and among very worthy winners.”
Nick Little, from the International School of Aberdeen, who fittingly backed the Student Sports Achiever of the Year prize, added: “All finalists are winners in our eyes thanks to the hard work, passion and enthusiasm they dedicate to their sporting careers. We wish them continued success for the future.”
Gita Klovane, marketing manager for Costco, said “Costco were delighted to support Aberdeen’s Sports Awards and sponsor one of the categories. We congratulate all the finalists and winners.”
Lynn Ross from StudioBE said: “StudioBE were delighted to be able to sponsor the Young Coach of the Year award. Congratulations to all.”
Brian Pahlmann, chair of Club of the Year co-sponsors ClubSport Aberdeen, added: “It was a pleasure to be involved, and especially to celebrate the impact clubs are having on their local communities. Congratulations to all winners and finalists.”
Their fellow Club of the Year backers were Grampian Disability Sport, and Alison Shaw said: “Grampian Disability Sport was delighted to co-sponsor an award this year. Such an exciting night and it was wonderful to see disability sport represented across the categories. Congratulations to the nominees and winners.”
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