2009 Winners
Youth Awards
Bannatyne Group Award for Remarkable Achievement & Overall Local Hero
Winner: Lyndon Longthorne
Article: Inspirational Lyndon is crowned
The Gannett Foundation Award for Best Team Performance
Winner: Deerness Gymnastics Tumbling Team
Article: Deerness gymnastics jumping for joy
Bannatyne Group Award for Sporting Excellence
Winner: Jamie Abley
Article: Jamie aims for 2016 Olympics
R&B Group Award for Most Promising New Talent
Winner: Rachel Davies
Article: Talented Rachel an international star
Senior Awards
Northumbrian Water Award for Remarkable Achievement
Winner: Gavin Walker
Article: Gavin is still going strong
Bannatyne Group Leading Light Award & Bannatyne Group
Winner: Roy Coates
Article: Roy rewarded for immense dedication
Award for Sporting Excellence
Winner: Savannah Marshall
Article: Marshall tipped for glory
The Sir Bobby Robson Ambassador for Sport Award Sponsored by Kingsmill
Winner: Liz Neale
Article: Liz takes the first Sir Bobby award
Award for Unsung Hero
Winner: Ray Armbrister
Article: Ray is rewarded for service to Seaham
Open Award
One North East Business for Sport Award
Winner: TBI Solicitors
Article: Solicitors rewarded for stumping up
