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Glasgow 2014 inspired a nation, and four initiatives that continue to use that momentum to change lives through sport have been named as finalists for the Games Legacy Award at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards on Thursday 21 September.

The East Lothian Rwanda Partnership, Active East Scottish Sport Futures, Judo Girls Rock and the Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland were selected from dozens of nominations from all over the country and will go head to head for the top award, sponsored by City Legacy Homes and the Scottish Government’s Legacy 2014 initiative, at a glittering ceremony at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

With its beginnings in the Glasgow 2014 ‘Support a Second Team’ programme, East Lothian and Rwanda have continued their partnership to much success. The past twelve months has seen a collaboration between East Lothian Council and Scottish National Governing Bodies for Athletics, Beach Volleyball, Rugby 7’s and Swimming, creating an opportunity for Rwandan High Performance coaches and athletes to access coach education and coaching input and to facilitate and encourage future interaction and partnership working between Rwanda and Scotland in the respective sports.

Based in the East End of Glasgow, Scottish Sports Futures (SSF) is a catalyst in supporting young people to progress onto positive destinations. Utilising the power of sport as a positive way to motivate, SSF deliver innovative programmes that change the future for Scotland’s most disadvantaged youth. Over 27,500 volunteer hours have been given since the programme launched in 2013, with a significant number of participants moving on to further training, employment and higher education.

Following on from the success of the Scottish Judo Team at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Judo Scotland launched the Judo Girls Rock programme, designed to engage young girls in participating in sport and develop female coaches and volunteers. Thanks to the success of Judo Girls Rock in the West of Scotland, this programme will be launched nationally towards the end of 2017, providing a true national legacy from Glasgow 2014.

With 55 groups now in operation, the Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland brings together local 13-24 year olds and older people living with long term conditions such as dementia. Through sporting reminiscence and physical activities they aim to improve well-being and reduce loneliness and social isolation. Before starting the project 84% of the older group did no physical activity, while a recent evaluation showed increased confidence and skills among the younger participants.

Congratulating the three finalists, Paul Bush OBE, Chairman, Commonwealth Games Scotland said: “Glasgow 2014 was a huge success for Scotland, not just on the field of play with a record medal tally for Team Scotland’s athletes, but in the passion felt for and sheer

scale of our biggest-ever sporting festival. It’s fantastic to see so many organisiations using that legacy to make a difference through sport and our four finalists should be rightly proud of all they have achieved. I look forward to celebrating with them at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards on 21 September.”

Sponsoring this award for the second year is Legacy 2014, a Scottish Government initiative working to secure a lasting legacy for Scotland from hosting the XX Commonwealth Games. Across Scotland there are over 60 Legacy 2014 national programmes investing in new or upgraded facilities; generating skills, training and employment opportunities; building infrastructure for regeneration and community development; helping people to get more active; inspiring learning and leadership in young people; and making new global and cultural connections.

The award-winning Legacy 2014 website www.legacy2014.scot tells the legacy story, the contribution of those delivering a lasting legacy and those people and communities benefiting across Scotland.

Andy Sinclair, Head of Legacy said: “We are delighted to be able to sponsor the Games Legacy Award again this year. The fantastic legacy from the 2014 Glasgow Games did not happen by accident, it was a concerted effort by legacy partners not just in the east end of Glasgow, but across the whole country. Congratulations to all the finalists who continue to deliver lasting benefits to their local communities three years on from the Games.”

Joining Legacy 2014 in sponsoring this category is City Legacy Homes – a consortium of four Glasgow companies, CCG, Cruden, Mactaggart & Mickel and WH Malcolm, who developed the Athletes’ Village for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

John Gallacher, Director of City Legacy Homes said:

“The Athletes’ Village has provided a lasting legacy for the East End of Glasgow and it’s been a privilege to play our part in one of the greatest projects that Scotland has ever delivered. We are thrilled to sponsor the Games Legacy Award and we congratulate all the finalists on their amazing accomplishments.”

Winners across all award categories will be crowned at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards in a star-studded celebration of Scottish sport on 21 September at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

Recognised for their success in driving participation, development and performance at all levels of Scottish sport, three organisations have been shortlisted for the title of Governing Body of the Year at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards on Thursday 21 September 2017.

Cricket Scotland are shortlisted for this award for the first time and take their place alongside the winners of this category last year, scottishathletics and fellow 2016 finalists Netball Scotland.

Netball Scotland has experienced a year of unprecedented growth in profile, reach, impact and development across the whole sport. From launching Scotland’s only national female sports team with a TV broadcast deal, to growing an already rapidly expanding membership through new community impact initiatives, it has been an incredibly successful year for the sport. Launched this year, the Sirens is the only Superleague team to actively drive change for female sport and has been recognised in both UK and Scottish Parliament for its work. The sport also celebrated their most successful international results across European and World Youth Cup competitions.

Chief Executive at Netball Scotland, Claire Nelson, said: “I am delighted that, for the second year running, Netball Scotland has been shortlisted as a finalist for Governing Body of the Year at the prestigious Team Scotland Awards. As a sport and organisation we are coming off the back of our biggest year to date. Netball in Scotland is on the rise and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down soon.

“At a time when it has never been more important for female sports organisations to lead the way in driving meaningful action using our powerful platforms, Netball Scotland is truly committed to #ChangingTheGame.”

Cricket Scotland continue to punch above its weight with the men’s and women’s sides ranked 11^th and 13^th respectively of the 106 recognised cricket nations of the world. The past 12 months have focussed on inclusion with the re-launch of the Beyond Boundaries charity (delivering the sport to girls and women, underprivileged children, disabled and ethnic minority groups), the introduction of a fully funded disability programme and the appointment of a West of Scotland Community Engagement Officer.

Excited to be shortlisted for the first time for this award, Chief Executive at Cricket Scotland, Malcolm Cannon, said: “Cricket Scotland is proud and delighted to have been short-listed for this prestigious award. The last two years have been an exciting and positive journey both on the field and in the boardroom while we inspire Scotland to play cricket.

“As one of Scotland’s most diverse sports, throughout the cricketing community there are enormous activity levels with great progress being made. Our men’s team is currently ranked 11 in the world and our women 13 and we are recruiting large numbers into the game with our new entry and youth programmes. Cricket Scotland wishes good luck to the other short-listed SGBs.”

Team Scotland Governing Body of the Year in 2016, scottishathletics continue to raise the bar with record numbers selected for the World Championships, records set at World, European, Commonwealth, British and Scottish level and over 120,000 athletes competing in Scottish Athletics events. They are also paving the way for wider inclusion with a new partnership between their recreational initiative Jog Scotland and the Scottish Association for Mental Health, work with Leap Sports Scotland and Stonewall Scotland to support participation in athletics throughout the LGBT Community and a first ever permit event to include a third gender / non-binary category held in June.

Chief Executive Mark Munro said: “We are delighted that scottishathletics has been short listed for the National Governing Body of the Year Award for 2017 at the Team Scotland Awards. It is a great honour and privilege to be short listed again and recognises another fantastic year for the sport across all levels. It also recognises the efforts of our massive army of volunteers on the ground that make the sport happen 365 days of the year. I would also like to congratulate the other SGBs short listed and wish them all the best on the night”.

Paul Bush OBE, Chairman, Commonwealth Games Scotland said: “Governing bodies sit at the heart of Scottish sport, putting in place pathways for athletes, coaches and officials from their very first contact with the sport through to achieving their aspirations at international level. Our three finalists stand out for their innovative approach and commitment to the development of their respective sports, and it is fantastic to see two of last year’s finalists back on the shortlist and raising the bar even higher in 2017. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of our finalists at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards.”

From the thousands of volunteers who give selflessly of their time at all levels of sport in Scotland, three inspiring individuals have been named as finalists for Volunteer of the Year at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards on Thursday 21 September.

Leslie Roy (Athletics), Richard Brickley MBE (Disability Sport) and Betty Scott (Live Borders) comprise a strong shortlist for the prestigious award.

Now in her fifth year as President of Scottish Athletics, Leslie Roy has spent countless hours over the past twelve months supporting athletes and volunteers at numerous events across Scotland and the UK. In addition to her role as President, Leslie has also Chaired Selection Timetabling Committees, taken on the role of Team Manager for the Celtic Games, represented Scotland on the UK Athletics Members Council, and coordinated the Youth Development League in Scotland. Leslie is currently also one of four General Team Managers for the 2018 Commonwealth Games giving up her free time and using her considerable experience to assist in Team Scotland’s preparations for the Gold Coast.

Overjoyed to be shortlisted as a finalist, Leslie said. “I love being involved in sport, especially athletics, and doing everything I can to help athletes and clubs achieve their best. The organisation, planning and preparation I do will hopefully enable an athlete to achieve a PB, a record or indeed get a standard to get to a major Games”.

Richard Brickley truly epitomises the spirit of volunteering, giving selflessly of his time, energy, passion and commitment to improving and continually developing the lives of everyone involved in disability sport in Scotland. Involved at a local, national and international level, Richard plays a major role as a volunteer within Disability Sport Fife, supports Scottish Disability Sport with his skills, knowledge and expertise, and is a driving force within classification and the wider reaches of disability sport at a global level.

“I am thrilled yet humbled to be short listed for the 2017 Team Scotland Volunteer of the Year Award, he said. “The past five decades have been exceptional and through the volunteering opportunities that have come my way I have met many exceptional individuals and enjoyed many unique experiences all over the world. I have been so fortunate and owe so much to Scottish Disability Sport in particular.”

A volunteer at Gala Cricket Club since the 1960s, Betty Scott continues to be a driving force for sport in the Scottish Borders. Ambassador to the newly formed Live Borders, she is passionate about disability sport, securing funding for a disability sports festival and campaigning for a full-time disability officer to create opportunities for Borders athletes.

A supporter of Gala RFC and volunteer at Gala Waverley Bowling club, Betty also keeps the local community up to date with what is going on in sport through social media.

Delighted by her nomination for Volunteer of the Year, Betty said: “I have been involved in many different sports as a volunteer, who are worth their weight in gold. It is a pleasure to be nominated at an event where sport is the big winner”.

Congratulating the three finalists, Paul Bush OBE, Chairman, Commonwealth Games Scotland said: “Volunteers are the lifeblood of Scottish sport, from local initiatives right up to the international level. Our three finalists have shown outstanding commitment, devoting countless hours of their time to helping others reach their goals and recognition at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards is just reward for the positive change they have delivered. They have inspired not just the people they work with but also the wider sporting community in Scotland.”

Recognised for their extraordinary dedication to their local communities, five of Scotland’s top performing sporting initiatives have been named as finalists for Community Hub, Club or School of the Year at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards on 21 September.

Awarded to the Community Sport Hub, Club or School which has made the most progress and impact on their community over the last year, the award attracted dozens of nominations across a wide range of sporting pursuits and from every region of Scotland. Impressing the judges with their innovation and ambition, Drumchapel Community Sports Hub, Springburn Harriers, Fyrish Gymnastics Club, Clovenstone Boxing Club and Fairfield Community Sports Hub will now go head to head for the top award supported by sportscotland.

Drumchapel Community Sport Hub are making a huge difference to their local community, particularly with the Get Active in Drumchapel project which saw the hub deliver activities to over 1100 local people. The project targeted traditionally inactive groups including teen girls, older adults, people recovering from addiction, people with a disability and women. The hub also works with a range of partners including Active Schools to deliver the ‘Drumwealth Games’ which involves 490 local school pupils.

Innovation abounds at Springburn Harriers, notably with the G21 Project which targets an area of deprivation in their local community, encouraging participation and membership from young people, adults and families who may previously have found it difficult to access sporting activities. The first athletics club in the UK to be recognised as a Duke of Edinburgh awarding centre, they have also seen the start of the Mini Harriers, bringing more young people into the sport and giving 18 of their existing young athletes experience of delivering the sessions.

Fyrish is a small gymnastics club in the Scottish Highlands delivering gymnastics sessions to over 400 young people – with over 10% of under 16s in the town attending the club. The club has become more than a sports club, with regular late night sessions for dis-engaged teenagers at risk of anti-social behaviour producing many young leaders and coaches. Using sport as a way to engage with this group has brought multiple benefits for the participants, the club and the local community.

Situated in a community listed in the top 15% most deprived areas in Scotland, Clovenstone Boxing Club has successfully created a space for safe, controlled, meaningful social and physical interaction. Alongside boxing training, the club reaches out to the local community with youth health clubs, family food clubs and English for speakers of other languages. The club’s influence extends out-with the gym itself, delivering activity to three local high schools, to individuals in social care, and to individuals with a history of alcohol and substance abuse.

Fairfield Community Sports Hub consists of nine sports clubs with the aim of being the catalyst community pride, enthusiasm and connectivity across all age groups. The hub has taken considerable strides in the last year, including the establishment of a successful partnership with Dundee City Council aimed at offering combined employability CPD opportunities and coach education to unemployed men in the community. Targeted group work has also included the creation of girls, disability and walking football clubs as well as rolling out tennis taster sessions and lunchtime clubs in local primary schools.

Paul Bush OBE, Chair, Commonwealth Games Scotland said: “Community Hubs, clubs and schools sit at the heart of Scottish sport, providing a vital route into recreational and competitive sport, as well as making a huge contribution to the health and well-being of the nation as a whole. The phenomenal dedication of our five finalists to their communities deserves recognition and they should be rightly proud of their achievements over the past year.”

The Community Hub, Club or School of the Year award is supported by sportscotland, the lead agency for the development of sport in Scotland. Establishing community sport hubs comprising partnerships from across clubs, schools and local organisation partners was a key goal linked to Glasgow 2014. sportscotland’s mission is to build a world class sporting system for everyone in Scotland, making sport a way of life, placing it at the heart of society and making a positive impact on people and communities.

Winners across all categories will be crowned at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards in a star-studded celebration of Scottish sport on 21 September at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.

With the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards just three weeks away, Commonwealth Games Scotland, in partnership with the European Championships, Glasgow 2018, is excited to announce the launch of the Sporting Moment of the Year 2017 public vote.

History makers, passion, emotion, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat – from Scotland’s stunning win over Ireland in the opening game of the Six Nations to Laura Muir smashing a 32 year old Championship record on route to European Indoor gold, Scotland’s sporting stars have thrilled and inspired throughout the last year in an impressive array of sports.

Seven top Scottish sporting moments have been shortlisted by our judges, with the winner to be determined by an online public vote. The award will go to the sporting performance over the last 12 months that has captured the hearts of the nation.

Sammi Kinghorn racing to a first ever global title in a new World Record, Leigh Griffiths scoring two free kicks in quick succession to take Scotland into a 2-1 lead over England in their World Cup qualifier and boxer Josh Taylor defeating Ohara Davies to retain his Commonwealth Title belt were standout moments. Also in the running are the new dawn for Scottish Netball as the Sirens made their Superleague debut in front of 5,000 supporters at Emirates Arena and Stephen Milne and Duncan Scott’s gold medal winning performance as part of the Men’s 4x200m Freestyle at the World Championships.

Each of these moments has made Scotland proud, but which deserves to take the title of Sporting Moment of the Year 2017?

Voting will close at 23.59 on Sunday 10 September with the winner to be revealed at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards on Thursday 21 September.

The Scottish public have come out in force to help finalise the shortlists for the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards 2017 and, as voting enters the final day, now is the time to make sure your choice gets the recognition they deserve.

Thousands have already cast their vote in a poll on Facebook, run by Team Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Sun, to find the nation’s top performers as we look for our Male Athlete, Female Athlete, Para-Sport Athlete, Young Athlete and Team of the Year.

In addition to voting from a list of suggestions, there has also been a flood of nominations for other outstanding performances by Scottish athletes, clubs and teams in what has been a truly great year for Scottish sport.

If you haven’t already voted, time is running out! Make sure you nominate by 23:59 on Monday 14 August and help us find Scotland’s top sporting performers of the year!

Cast your vote in each category, or tell us about your own suggestion at:

Male Athlete of the Year: www.tinyurl.com/TeamScotAwardsMale

Female Athlete of the Year: www.tinyurl.com/TeamScotAwardsFemale

Para-Sport Athlete of the Year: www.tinyurl.com/TeamScotAwardsPara

Team of the Year: www.tinyurl.com/TeamScotAwardsTeam

Young Athlete of the Year: www.tinyurl.com/TeamScotAwardsYoung

We are also seeking nominations for Coach of the Year which can be submitted by downloading the form on our Awards Nominations page. Nominations for all categories can also be submitted in this way.

Once voting closes at 23:59 on Monday 14 August, the top nominations will be passed to our expert judging panel and up to three finalists in each category will be short-listed and invited as guests of Team Scotland to the Awards – a star-studded celebration of Scottish sport on Thursday 21 September, 2017.

Join Us

Help us to fly the flag for Scotland as we celebrate our country’s greatest sporting achievements over the last 12 months, with funds being raised to help the Scottish Commonwealth Games Youth Trust support our athletes of the future.

The centrepiece of the evening will be an in-depth interview with Great Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, rower, Dame Katherine Grainger DBE, as we explore some of the challenges facing Scottish sport. BBC Sport, presenter Hazel Irvine will tease out the issues and highlight the important contribution sport makes to all our lives.

Last year’s event reached full capacity and tickets are selling fast for 2017. The impressive, world-class facilities at EICC will, once again, host this special evening of sporting celebrations, drinks reception, dinner and entertainment. Book now to ensure you are part of the celebrations.

Book online on our Awards Tickets page or contact us on Tel: 01786 466 480 or Email: info@teamscotland.scot

Nominations are open for the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards 2017!

Last year’s inaugural Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards were a resounding success, with a host of Scottish sports stars present and recognised for their part in making Scotland such a successful and proud sporting nation. Now is the time to nominate your 2017 winners, with the closing date for the following awards fast approaching:

Volunteer of the Year
Community Sport Hub/Club/School of the Year
Sport Governing Body of the Year
Games Legacy Award
Team Scot of the Year

Nominations for these awards close on Monday 19 June.

This is your chance to ensure the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes are recognised and have their moment in the limelight. Are you inspired by a dedicated volunteer or proud of a sports group in your community? Does your local school go above and beyond for its pupils? Download a nomination form to nominate someone today and tell us why they should be rewarded for their success, dedication or impact on Scottish sport.

Nominations for Male Athlete, Female Athlete, Para-Sport Athlete, Young Athlete, Coach and Team of the Year will close on 7 August.

From the nominations received, up to three finalists in each category will be short-listed and invited as guests of Team Scotland to the Awards – a star-studded celebration of Scottish sport on Thursday 21 September, 2017.

Join Us

Book online on our Awards Tickets page or contact us on Tel: 01786 466 480 or Email: info@teamscotland.scot

Following two years in retirement, Clyde the much-loved Glasgow 2014 mascot made a stunning comeback tonight at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards in Edinburgh.

Following his big entrance with stunt bike team the Clan, Clyde, the popular face of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, was revealed in his new role as the Team Scotland mascot, who will be cheering on Team Scotland all the way to Gold Coast 2018 and beyond.

His return was met with huge excitement by the 600-strong audience, which included Clyde’s creator, schoolgirl, Beth Gilmour, as they heard from some of Scotland’s greatest athletes in a video clip, all explaining why they think that Clyde is the man to lead Team Scotland to future Games success.

Olympic cycling gold medallists Sir Chris Hoy and Katie Archibald were amongst those that count Clyde as a dear friend, whilst swimmer Ross Murdoch and boxer Charlie Flynn recounted memories of Clyde’s support during their golden medal moments at the Glasgow Games and hailed his athletic prowess that make him the perfect role model for the team.

Ross Murdoch said: “Clyde gave the Commonwealth Games somebody that people could connect with and it was just a lot of fun. He will be a great ambassador for Team Scotland.”

Sir Chris Hoy added: “I think it is great that Clyde is back and has been adopted by Team Scotland as their mascot and he will be cheering them on in Gold Coast and boosting morale. It is a legacy from Glasgow 2014 and clearly he was and will continue to be very popular with the younger generation which is so important.”

Katie Archibald said: “Clyde is somebody who unifies us all and I really love the humour of it too.”

Explaining the reasoning behind the comeback, Paul Bush OBE, Chair of Commonwealth GamesScotland said: “2014 was a pivotal time for Scottish sport and the Commonwealth Games were fantastic for the whole nation and Team Scotland had its most successful Games ever.

“When we looked back, we felt Clyde played a really vital role in galvanising the country behind the Team and the Games and this was something we valued and wanted to build on. So Clyde coming back is very special for us and he embodies all of the Team Scotland values: proud, united, ambitious, inspirational and inclusive which are depicted in our new brand.

“I am hugely excited about the rebirth of Clyde and this is a very special moment for Team Scotland. Many thanks to the Commonwealth Games Federation and the other Glasgow 2014 partners, Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government for their endorsement of this initiative.”

Martin Reynolds, former Head of Marketing for Glasgow 2014 and now marketing consultant to the Commonwealth Games Federation added: “Clyde was so much more than just a mascot, he symbolised a really passionate, proud and positive city and country. He had a serious job to do, but didn’t take himself too seriously.

“He connected with thousands of children and young people up and down the country and it is just so great to see Clyde coming back to rekindle all the enthusiasm that everybody had for the Games. He will be supporting all the athletes in the next big challenge in the Gold Coast in 2018.”

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/2_mQeySX1VU

Following an outstanding season that saw him lift a second Wimbledon crown, become the first player to defend an Olympic singles title and help Britain to a historic first Davis Cup win for 79 years, Andy Murray added another accolade, as winner of the Emirates Lonsdale Trophy and 2016 Scottish Sportsperson of the Year at the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards in Edinburgh last night (28 Sep).

With more than 50 Scottish Olympians and Paralympians from the recent Games in Rio in attendance, the evening was a star-studded celebration of their outstanding achievements as well as the success of individuals, schools, clubs and teams across the whole of Scottish sport.

It is the third time that Murray has scooped the top award, first taking the title jointly with Sir Chris Hoy in 2012 after London Olympic gold and claiming the title outright the following year after his first Wimbledon title. Fittingly his third triumph comes in a year which saw a repeat of both these achievements, along with a record fifth Queen’s Club title and other notable firsts, including becoming the first British man to reach the French Open final since 1937. Indeed it was a special night for tennis, with Britain’s Davis Cup Team named Team of the Year, and Gordon Reid Para-sport Athlete of the Year, following a first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, Wimbledon singles and doubles titles and Paralympic gold and silver.

Andy Murray said: “It has been a fantastic season for me winning Wimbledon and retaining my Olympic title and I am delighted to be awarded the 2016 Scottish Sportsperson of the Year Award for the third time, particularly given all the incredible performances by other Scots this year.”

Heather Stanning’s five year winning streak in the coxless pairs, culminating in a second Olympic gold in Rio with Helen Glover, gave her the nod for Female Athlete of the Year ahead of fellow rower Katherine Grainger and cyclist Katie Archibald, while Grainger’s outstanding achievements over a long and illustrious career were also recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Just beginning her career at 16 years old, triple Paralympic medallist in athletics, Maria Lyle, took the Sir Peter Heatly Trophy for the Young Athlete of the Year.

One of the most eagerly anticipated results of the night was Sporting Moment of the Year, after thousands cast their vote in an online poll, and it was Hibernian’s last minute winner to lift the Scottish Cup after a 114 year wait that took the glory.

Alongside the achievements of Scotland’s top athletes and teams, the individuals and organisations driving this success were also honoured. Ben Higson and Steven Tigg jointly took Coach of the Year in recognition of the phenomenal success of their group of University of Stirling swimmers, whilethe late Richard Thomas was named Sports Leader of the Year, his input at Boxing Scotland, prior to his sudden passing in March, leading to a complete renaissance of the sport.

A record year for scottishathletics saw them claim the award for Governing Body of the Year, while Aviemore Community Sports Hub and Scottish Disability Sport’s Disability Inclusion Training programme were the winners of Community Sports Hub, Club or School of the Year and the Legacy 2014 Award respectively.

In a poignant presentation, Team Scotland judoka and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Steph Inglis was named Team Scot of the Year, following her incredible recovery from life-threatening head injuries sustained in a motorbike accident while teaching youngsters in Vietnam.

In the other big news of the night, Clyde, the face of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, was revealed as the new Team Scotland mascot. Following his big entrance on the night, the popular figure is back in a new role, cheering on Team Scotland all the way to Gold Coast 2018 and beyond.

Paul Bush OBE, Chair of Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “These Awards in their new format have been a resounding success as we celebrate what has been a truly outstanding year for Scottish sport. The phenomenal achievements of 2016 auger well as we look ahead to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 18 months’ time, where many of these athletes will go for gold for Team Scotland.

“A huge thank you to our sponsors, whose support has made this fantastic event possible and enables us to properly recognise the achievements of the individuals, teams and organisations that help to put Scotland on the sporting map.”

Over 600 people joined the celebrations at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre, where the evening was hosted by double Olympic Gold medallist Shirley Robertson, OBE and comedian Fred MacAulay.

Award Winners

Scottish Sportsperson of the Year – Emirates Lonsdale Trophy

Andy Murray OBE, Tennis

Male Athlete of the Year – sponsored by Commonwealth Games Scotland

Andy Murray OBE, Tennis

Female Athlete of the Year – sponsored by EDF Energy

Heather Stanning MBE, Rowing

Para-Sport Athlete of the Year – sponsored by CGI

Gordon Reid, Wheelchair Tennis

Team of the Year – sponsored by PSL / Canterbury

GB Davis Cup Team, Tennis

Coach of the Year – sponsored by University of Stirling

Ben Higson & Steven Tigg, Swimming

Sporting Moment of the Year – sponsored by The Scottish Sun

Hibs score last minute goal to end 114 year wait for a Scottish Cup title – Football

Young Athlete of the Year – sponsored by EDF Energy

Maria Lyle, Para-Athletics

Sports Leader of the Year – sponsored by Brand Oath

Richard Thomas, Boxing

Governing Body of the Year – sponsored by Bluefin Sport

Scottish Athletics

Community Hub, Club or School of the Year – sponsored by sportscotland

Aviemore Community Sports Hub

Legacy 2014 Award – sponsored by Legacy 2014

SDS Disability Inclusion Training

Lifetime Achievement – sponsored by Commonwealth Games Scotland

Katherine Grainger CBE, Rowing

Team Scot of the Year – sponsored by European Championships 2018

Steph Inglis, Judo

For more information on the 2016 Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards visit http://www.scottishsportsawards.scot

The finalists have been revealed in six hotly contested award categories, as anticipation continues to mount ahead of the Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Wednesday (28 September). From dozens of nominations in each category, the top three vying for the titles of Male Athlete, Female Athlete, Para-Sport Athlete, Coach and Team of the Year have been named, along with an impressive shortlist for Sporting Moment of the Year, as voted for by the Scottish public

More than 50 Scottish Olympians and Paralympians from the recent Games in Rio will be in attendance on the evening, the culmination of the official celebrations of the Scots on Team GB and Paralympics GB. They will join leaders from the worlds of sport and business, as the stunning achievements of individuals, schools, clubs and teams across the whole of Scottish sport receive the recognition they deserve. This special night of inspiration and entertainment will be hosted by double Olympic Gold medallist Shirley Robertson, OBE and comedian Fred MacAulay.

Awarded to the individual athlete or team, whose achievement represents excellence in sport at the highest level, winners of Male Athlete, Female Athlete, Para-Sport Athlete and Team of the Year will go forward with a chance to add their name to the historic Emirates Lonsdale Trophy as the 2016 Scottish Sportsperson/Team of the Year, following in the footsteps of past recipients including six time winner Sir Chris Hoy.

Many of the Olympic and Paralympic medallists will be in contention for a range of the awards including tennis player Andy Murray, rowers Heather Stanning and Katherine Grainger, cyclists Callum Skinner and Katie Archibald, Stirling University’s swimming quartet, not to mention Paralympians, Libby Clegg, Gordon Reid, Maria Lyle and Jo Butterfield.

As we honour Scotland’s sporting heroes, the coaches who have worked behind the scenes to guide them to unprecedented success over the past 12 months will also step into the limelight with three outstanding candidates named as finalists for Coach of the Year.

The Scottish public have come out in force to vote for Scotland’s Sporting Moment of the Year. Thousands have cast their vote in an online poll, run by Team Scotland in partnership with the Scottish Sun, to decide which of eleven Scottish sporting performances over the last 12 months deserves to take the title. From an initial list of eleven, the public’s top five have been revealed, with the winner to be announced on Awards night.

Paul Bush OBE, Chair, Commonwealth Games Scotland, said: “2016 has proved beyond doubt that Scottish sport is truly in a golden age. The individuals and teams shortlisted represent the absolute pinnacle of achievement in sport and I look forward to celebrating with them on what will be a memorable and inspirational night.”

Category Finalists

Male Athlete of the Year – sponsored by Commonwealth Games Scotland

Andy Murray – A historic year including becoming the first British man to reach the French Openfinal since 1937, the first player to win the Queen’s Club title five times, the first player to win a second Olympic singles title and the first British man since Fred Perry in 1936 to win a second Wimbledon title.

Duncan Scott – Age 19, and last year’s winner of the Sir Peter Heatly Trophy for the Young Athlete of the Year, swimmer Duncan Scott continued his rise in the sport in 2016, claiming two Olympic silver relay medals in the 4x200m Freestyle and 4x100m Medley events.

Callum Skinner – Stepped into the large shoes of Sir Chris Hoy to anchor home Team GB’s Team Sprint squad to Olympic gold. He went on to deliver personal bests on route to silver in the Individual Sprint – a first major championship medal in the event.

Female Athlete of the Year – sponsored by EDF Energy

Heather Stanning – Won Olympic gold in the coxless pair with Helen Glover, their 39th consecutive win in a five year streak in which they have become the current World, Olympic and European Record Holders and reigning Olympic, World, and European Champions.

Katie Archibald – Took Olympic gold in the Team Pursuit after having ruptured her posterior cruciate knee ligament and fractured her elbow in a motorbike crash in December. The team set world records in each round on route to victory.

Katherine Grainger – Became Great Britain’s most decorated female Olympian following a gutsy silver in the women’s double sculls in Rio. The first British woman to win five medals in separate Olympic Games.

Para-Sport Athlete of the Year – sponsored by CGI

Jo Butterfield – Set a new world record in the F51 Club Throw as she added the Paralympic title to her 2016 European gold, and gold and bronze from the IPC World Championships in October.

Gordon Reid – Claimed his first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open before winning both singles and doubles titles at Wimbledon and capping his season with Paralympic singles gold and doubles silver.

Libby Clegg – Took double gold in Rio in the T11 100m and 200m after a roller-coaster experience which saw her break the world record in the 100m semi-final, be disqualified, reinstated and win gold.

Team of the Year – sponsored by PSL Team Sports / Canterbury

GB Davis Cup Team – Andy Murray clinched the decisive point at the World Group final in Ghent, Belgium as Great Britain won the Davis Cup for the first time since 1936. The team effort was expertly co-ordinated by Scottish captain Leon Smith.

Team GB 4x200m Men’s Freestyle Relay – Of the five Team GB swimmers involved in heat and final, four were Scottish, as Team GB stormed to silver behind the USA, and broke the British record in Rio.

Scotland Women’s Football – The first senior Scottish football team to qualify for a World Cup or European Championships since 1998 as a 2-1 win over Iceland secured their place at Euro 2017.

Coach of the Year – sponsored by University of Stirling

Karen Ross – Coached wheelchair tennis player Gordon Reid to a first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, both Wimbledon singles and doubles titles and singles gold and doubles silver at the Rio 2016 Paralympics.

Ben Higson and Steven Tigg – Coached their group of University of Stirling swimmers to success including 11 medals at the 2016 European Championships and three Olympic silver medals from the four squad members selected for Rio.

Leon Smith – As team captain, led the first GB Davis Cup team to lift the trophy since 1936. Leon has been at the helm throughout the five year journey from the third tier to glory.

Sporting Moment of the Year – sponsored by The Scottish Sun

Rugby 7s: Scotland’s last second victory at London 7s as Dougie Fife scores after the hooter

Athletics: Laura Muir runs world leading time to win Paris Diamond League, breaking British & Commonwealth records

Tennis: Scots Andy Murray and Gordon Reid win Wimbledon titles on the same day

Football: Hibs score a last minute goal to end 114 year wait for a Scottish Cup title

Swimming: Olympic silver in British record time for the Men’s 4x200m Freestyle relay team

For more information on the 2016 Team Scotland Scottish Sports Awards visit http://www.scottishsportsawards.scot

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