By Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
Three outstanding young sportspeople from across the borough were honoured at the 2024 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
Judges received scores of nominations for young people excelling in a variety of sports including football, rugby, kickboxing, cricket, judo, swimming, athletics, swimming, trampolining, table tennis, and more.
Judges eventually named three extremely talented winners of the 2024 Sefton Sportsperson Of The Year Award, sponsored by DT Hughes Group.
The 2024 Pride Of Sefron Awards at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. The Young Sportsperson Of The Year winners: Jack Carney, Joshua Morris) and Louis Cheung-Turner
Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
The awards went to Louis Cheung-Turner, Joshua Morris and Jack Carney, all of whom are building promising futures in their chosen sports.
Louis Cheung–Turner
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. Young Sportsperson Of The Year winner Louis Cheung-Turner
Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Louis travels all over both the UK and Europe representing the UK in table tennis.
He has competed in many competitions winning people well above his age.
Joshua Morris
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. Young Sportsperson Of The Year winner Joshua Morris
Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Joshua Morris earned an outstanding win at the Kickboxing world championships in Canada 2023. Consistently going above and beyond with his wins he gives back his free time to help coach and nurture the younger children into the gym.
Jack Carney
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. Young Sportsperson Of The Year winner Jack Carney
Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
Jack Carney started playing cricket at Southport & Birkdale Cricket Club. Last year he was awarded Player of the Year for Lancashire Under 18s.
Last August Jack was selected for England Under 19s and was then selected as first choice batsman / wicket keeper for the Under 19s World Cup 2024 in South Africa.
The 2024 Pride Of Sefton Awards saw 13 categories on the night at The Grand in Southport, with incredible stories behind all the finalists.
There were over 1,300 nominations for community figures from Southport, Bootle, Crosby, Formby, Maghull and across Sefton.
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards were organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport in association with media partners In Demand Radio.
The 2024 Pride Of Sefron Awards at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport. The Young Sportsperson Of The Year winners: Jack Carney (left), Joshua Morris (centre) and Louis Cheung-Turner (right)
Photo by Kevin Brown Photography
The night was hosted by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo, with entertainment from Whitney Houston tribute performer Michelle Lawson, soul singer Dave Broe and DJ Baz Todd.
As Sefton celebrates its 50th birthday, VIP guests attending the awards included Sefton Council Leader Cllr Marion Atkinson; Mayor of Sefton Cllr June Burns; and council Chief Executive Phil Porter.
Also enjoying the evening were boxing world title challenger Martin Murray and Liverpool FC legend Gary Gillespie.
Pictures on the night were taken by Kevin Brown Photography with videography by Zack Downey from ZED Productions.
Fundraising took place on the night with proceeds going to ICU Steps, the intensive care patient support charity.
- For more details about the Pride Of Sefton Awards please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk or email: standupforsouthport@gmail.com
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