Inspiring children and young people honoured with sports and physical activity awards
Inspirational young people and adults who have excelled in sport and physical activity across the Melton borough have been recognised at an annual awards event.
The banqueting suite at the town’s Stockyard was packed on Friday evening to see the winners and runners-up presented with certificates in a range of categories.
The Let's Get Moving Melton Awards, organised by Melton Borough Council and sponsored by many local organisations, aims to shine a light on individuals, teams and organisations who make a positive impact across the borough.
Winners of awards for children and young people were as follows:
Let's Get Moving School Award (sponsored by Melton and Belvoir School Sport and Physical Activity Network) – Sherard Primary School (nominees Great Dalby Primary School and Asfordby Captain's Close Primary School).
Sherard Primary School has built a vibrant, inclusive physical activity culture, offering a wide range of options beyond traditional PE, such as skateboarding, bike clinics and dodgeball, so every pupil can find something they enjoy.
Primary School Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Twinlakes Park) – Brownlow Primary School swimming team year 5/6 (nominees year 5/6 Brownlow Dodgeball Team & year 3/4 Asfordby Captain's Close hockey team).
Brownlow swimmers dominated their local Melton swimming gala and also emerged victorious in the entire Leicestershire and Rutland school swimming championships.
Secondary School Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Mowbray Education Trust) - Birch Wood Special School Key Stage 3 indoor athletics team (nominee Long Field Spencer Academy NFL Flag Team).
Birch Wood’s KS3 athletics team excelled in the local indoor sports hall disability athletics, winning the Team Leicestershire County Finals as representatives for Melton & Belvoir.
Junior Team of the Year Award (sponsored by Twinlakes Park) – Asfordby Amateurs Ladies, Girls and Inclusive Football Club under 13’s team (nominee Melton Mowbray Tennis Club juniors).
The team has been together for nearly eight years and last season they won their league and reached the county cup quarter finals against expectations
Junior Club of the Year Award (sponsored by Biffa) – Trevonne Stage School (nominees Performing Stars Academy & Melton Life Saving Club)
The long established stage school has shown exceptional achievement and growth, with rising participation across classes, exams, shows and workshops. Pupils deliver high‑quality performances at local and regional events and parents consistently praise Trevonne for its nurturing environment.
Junior Sportsperson of the Year Award (sponsored by Everyone Active) – Jake Moore (nominee Libbie Hewitt).
Jake has shown a passion and natural talent for cue sports since picking one up at the age three. By six, he was already competing in a men's monthly tournament and league in Melton.
Last year, Jake finished fourth in Division 3 of the men's league. He now plays snooker and is showing great talent.
Let's Get Moving Young Hero Award (sponsored by Saint Gobain) – Bruno Battams (nominees Sophie Bramall & Arrabella Faulconbridge.
Year four Waltham Primary School pupil, Bruno, ran a mile a day through October to raise money for three LifeVac kits, which prevent choking, and a bespoke first aid kit.
Bruno wanted to make sure his school and pre-school are protected – the kits are now wall-mounted at the school and he also provided a travel kit for staff to take on school trips and sporting fixtures.