21 November 2011. The Jaguar Academy of Sport is pleased to announce the Award Nominees for the second Jaguar Academy of Sport Annual Awards at The Savoy on 27th November 2011. The evening will be hosted by James Corden and Kirsty Gallacher and is a celebration of the best of British sporting achievements from across the past year.
The event partner, Garrard, has designed and produced new exquisite trophies exclusively for the Academy, which will be presented to our Award winners on the evening.
Nominees within the various Award categories include Mo Farah, Dai Greene, Darren Clarke, Kerri‑Anne Payne and the England Cricket Team. A particular highlight will be the presentation of the Special Recognition Award to five of the best performing Rising Stars from the Bursary Programme. Of these five Rising Stars, one young athlete will be presented with the Jaguar Academy of Sport Star of the Future Award.
The Award Nominees are as follows:
JUMP OFF THE SOFA MOMENT
- Chris Ashton: for his try against Australia on 13 November 2010
- Jimmy Anderson: 2nd Test in Adelaide ‑ takes Michael Clarke wicket
- Dai Greene: Gold medal in the 400m Hurdles at the World Championships
- Jenson Button: Passing Sebastian Vettel on the last lap of the Canadian Grand Prix
- Wayne Rooney: Overhead kick against Manchester City
- Hannah England: Silver medal in the 1,500m at the World Championships
MOST INSPIRATIONAL BRITISH SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
- Darren Clarke: British Open Champion
- Luke Donald: Top US money list and 'Race for Dubai' contender
- Mark Cavendish: 5 Tour de France stage wins, 20 in total, Green Jersey & 2011 World Champion
- Mo Farah: Gold medal in the 5,000m at the World Championships
- Alistair Cook: 766 runs in Ashes series
- Alistair Brownlee: World Triathlon Champion
MOST INSPIRATIONAL BRITISH SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
- Hannah England: Silver medal in the 1,500m at the World Championships
- Helen Jenkins: World Triathlon Champion
- Hayley Turner: First female jockey to win a Group 1 race ‑ July Cup at Newmarket
- Paula Radcliffe: 3rd in her first marathon since the birth of her second child in 2009
- Keri‑Anne Payne: Gold medal in the 10K Open Water and first GB athlete to qualify for London 2012
- Jade Jones: Silver medal at 2011 Taekwondo World Championships
BRITISH SPORTING PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
- England Cricket Team: Ashes 2010/11
- Mo Farah: 5,000m World Champion
- Dai Greene: 400m Hurdles World Champion
- Rory McIlroy: US Open performance, ‑ 16 and winner by 8
- Wales Rugby Team: RugbyWorld Cup 2011
- Solheim Cup winners: 15 points to 13
BRITISH SPORTING PERFORMANCE FOR AN ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY
- Tom Aggar: Rowing World Champion for the 4th time
- Sarah Storey: Gold medal in the Road Cycling World Championship in the Time Trial and Road Race
- Crystal Lane: Bronze medal in the Road Cycling World Championships
- Thomas Young: Gold medal in the SB7 100m breaststroke at the European Championships
- Liz Johnson: Gold medal in the SB6 100m breaststroke at the European Championships
- David Wier: 5th London Marathon win
For full list of Award Categories see note to editors
Kirsty Gallacher, Jaguar Academy of Sport Member and also hosting on the night, commented: "I am honoured to be hosting this year's Jaguar Academy of Sport Annual Awards. I attended last year and it was such a great event supporting Britain's sports stars of tomorrow. The Academy is such a great programme, which is really investing in the next generation of sporting talent."
The Jaguar Academy of Sport aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the very best of British sporting talent and success. This is fulfilled through a Bursary Fund and a unique Mentoring and Education Programme delivered through a series of workshops and talent days. Mentoring is key to the Academy and provides all the Rising Stars with the non‑financial support they need in order to be successful and provides our Rising Stars with the opportunity to work with Britain's sporting greats and their heroes who they hope to emulate.
(ENDS)
Claire
Boakes
Press
Officer
Jaguar Academy of Sport
T: 01926
649447
M: 07557
846883
E: cboakes@jaguar.com
Notes to Editors
Website: www.jaguaracademyofsport.co.uk
Award Categories
- Jump off the Sofa Moment 2011
- Most Inspirational British Sportsman of the Year 2011
- Most Inspirational British Sportswoman of the Year 2011
- British Sporting Performance of the Year 2011
- Best British Sporting Performance for an athlete with a disability 2011
- Jaguar Academy of Sport Award for Sporting Legacy 2011
- Jaguar Academy of Sport Special Recognition Awards 2011
- Jaguar Academy of Sport Star of the Future Award 2011
How to become a rising star
To be eligible for the Jaguar Academy of Sport Bursary Fund, the young athlete, both able‑bodied and those with a disability, should be nominated to SportsAid for financial support by their sport's own national governing body (NGB). This ensures the Jaguar Academy of Sport helps to support the right athletes, at the right time, in the right way.
Who are the Members, Patrons and Ambassadors
Members include A P Mccoy, Andrew Flintoff, Gareth Southgate, Olly Barclay and Mo Farah to name but a few are amongst the leading sports personalities who are dedicated to helping young people emulate their success through the Academy.
Patrons; including David Beckham OBE, Sir Ian Botham, Sir Steve Redgrave, Gareth Edwards and Dame Kelly Holmes, our list reads like a 'who's who' of British sporting Legends. Now they are working together, united in one goal; to nurture the next generation of British sporting greats.
Ambassadors; a selection of Olympic gold medal winning athletes, European Champions League winning footballers, Ashes legends and golfing greats.