Lisa Marie O’Keefe - Newry Fliers
“Down to earth, hard working and always pushing for progress, Lisa has been the glue holding the team together.”
Kathryn O’Hare & Ciara Brannigan - Sokol Gymnastics Academy
“They have coached my little girl to compete for her country and their attitude and enthusiasm to promote a healthy gym environment, physically and mentally, deserves recognition”
Stephen Jackson - Tempo GAA
“Stephen’s hunger to develop players to perform to their highest level is demonstrated by the amount of time he puts into upskilling, planning and coaching players so they can reach their potential.”
Julie-Anne Cairns - Seven Towers Netball Club
“Julie-Anne has an unbelievable passion for netball and leads by example! She knows her athletes inside out and values and respects that relationship.”
Derek Holland - Enniskillen Royal Boat Club
“Derek Holland is an incredible coach whose attention to detail enables every single member of Enniskillen Royal Boat Club to reach their potential.”
Darren Munce - Magee’s Fitness
“Darren deserves to be recognised for his hard work and his selfless attitude. He works hard to help others and goes out of his way to make sure you are fighting your demons away.”
Steve Bell - Lisburn BMX Club
“Steve coaches four times a week on a voluntary basis and is one of the founders and builders of the BMX track. All of the riders respect him because he can do as he preaches in coaching.”
Martin Lindsay - Immaculata Boxing Club
“Martin is one of the best boxing coaches in Ireland, Britain and Europe and is respected and liked by his boxers and thus brings out the very best in them.”