26 November 2012. The Jaguar Academy of Sport is pleased to announce the award nominations for the third Jaguar Academy of Sport Awards. The ceremony will be held at The Savoy, London on 2nd December 2012, and will be hosted by entertainer David Walliams and Sky Sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher. The event will recognise the best of British sporting achievements from the past year, and celebrate the success of 50 Academy Rising Stars and their performances in a momentous year.
At the end of an unprecedented year in sport, which has included the London Olympics and Paralympic Games, Ryder Cup and Tour de France; nominating sports men and women for individual recognition in the awards was an exciting prospect for the panel of high profile judges. Denise Lewis, Colin Jackson, Kirsty Gallacher and renowned sports journalists Des Kelly, Nick Harris, Jon Desborough and Matt Majendie were responsible for curating a list of nominees that includes Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins, tennis star Andy Murray and inspirational swimmer Ellie Simmonds.*
A highlight of the evening will be presentation of Special Recognition Awards, to five outstanding Rising Stars from the Academy Bursary Programme. Of these five Rising Stars, one young athlete will be presented with the Jaguar Academy of Sport Star of the Future Award. In 2010 Jade Jones won this accolade, and in 2012 won Olympic gold in Taekwondo; demonstrating the success of the Academy programme.
Kirsty Gallacher, Jaguar Academy of Sport member and ceremony host, commented:"I am excited to be hosting the Jaguar Academy of Sport Annual Awards. It was a fantastic event last year and I'm looking forward to hosting again with David. It was very difficult selecting just five or six nominees in each category but we got there in the end ‑ Britain just has too much talent!"
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NOTES TO EDITORS
*Full list of award categories and nominees:
MOST INSPIRATIONAL BRITISH SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
- Bradley Wiggins:Tour de France overall winner and gold medal in the time trial at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Andy Murray:US Open Grand Slam win and gold medal in the men's singles at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Ian Poulter:Leading the European Ryder Cup Golf team to victory
- Mo Farah:Winning gold in the 5,000m and 10,000m races at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Jonnie Peacock:Winning gold in the men's T44 100m at the London 2012 ParalympicGames
- Sir Chris Hoy:Two gold medals in the Team Sprint and Keirin at the London 2012 Olympic Games becoming Britain's most successful Olympian
MOST INSPIRATIONAL BRITISH SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
- Nicola Adams:First female to win a gold medal in boxing (Women's Flyweight 51kg)
- Jessica Ennis:Gold medal in the heptathlon at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Sarah Storey:Four gold medals in the Individual Pursuit C5, Time Trial C4‑5 500m, Individual Road Time Trial C5 and Individual Road Race C4‑5 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
- Laura Trott:Winning two gold medals in the Team Pursuit and Omnium at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Katherine Grainger:Gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games after winning three silver medals previously, twice in the quadruple sculls and once in the coxless pair
- Ellie Simmonds:Two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the London 2012 Paralympic Games in the 400m freestyle S6, 200m individual medley S6, 100m freestyle S6 and 50m freestyle S6 respectively
BRITISH SPORTING PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
- Andy Murray: Grand Slam win at the US Open
- Team Sky: David Brailsford's Tour de France winning team
- Ryder Cup: Ian Poulter leading the European Ryder Cup team to victory
- Chelsea F.C.: European Champions League win
- Team GB Male Gymnastics Team: Overall Performance at the London 2012 Olympic Games
BRITISH SPORTING PERFORMANCE FOR AN ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY
- Sarah Storey: Four gold medals in the Individual Pursuit C5, Time Trial C4‑5 500m, Individual Road Time Trial C5 and Individual Road Race C4‑5 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
- Ellie Simmonds: Two gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the London 2012 Paralympic Games in the 400m freestyle S6, 200m individual medley S6, 100m freestyle S6 and 50m freestyle S6 respectively
- Jonnie Peacock: Gold medal winning performance in the men's T44 100m at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
- David Weir: Four gold medals in the men's 1500m T54, 5000m T54, 800m T54 and marathon T54 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
- Hannah Cockroft: Two gold medals women's 100m T34 and 200m T34 at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
BRITISH 'JUMP OFF THE SOFA' MOMENT
- Mo Farah: Winning the men's 5,000m race to claim a second gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- Andy Murray: First British player to win a Grand Slam in 76 years at the US Open
- Justin Rose: 50ft putt on the 17th hole at the Ryder Cup
- Manchester City F.C.: Winning the Premier League title for the first time in 44 years
- Jonnie Peacock: Winning gold medal in the men's T44 100m at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Overview: Jaguar Academy of Sport
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 (MEP) delivered by Kelly Holmes Education. The programme is an integral part of the Academy's success and provides the Rising Stars with invaluable non‑financial support to enhance their overall development and learning, helping them on their journey to fulfilling their sporting dreams. Rising Stars work with the Academy's Patrons and Ambassadors through tailored Workshops and Talent Days, which are delivered by experts in their fields.
This support the Jaguar Academy of Sport has provided has made a tangible difference to the Rising Stars development pathway, with 33% of the 2010 Rising Stars and 30% of 2011 Rising Stars moving on to Talent Development Pathway Funding.
The Jaguar Academy of Sport has received a highly commended status from the Marketing Society Awards 2012 for the work it is doing to support the next generation of British sporting talent.
Claire Boakes
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Carla McAlpine
Jaguar Academy of Sport
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Jaguar Academy of Sport Annual Awards 2011
The Jaguar Academy of Sport celebrates the best sporting achievements of the year by British athletes. Last year's event saw attendees from the world of sport including Sir Steve Redgrave, Dame Kelly Holmes and Sir Keith Mills. Award winners included Mark Cavendish, Dai Greene, the England cricket team, Hayley Turner, Tom Aggar and David Roberts. The five Rising Stars awarded on the night were Crystal Lane, Kieran Martin, Patrick McCann, Rhys Walker and Anthony Watson.
Website: www.jaguaracademyofsport.co.uk
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 sports 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 Patrons, Ambassadors and Members
Patrons: including David Beckham OBE, Sir Ian Botham OBE, Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, Gareth Edwards CBE, Denise Lewis OBE and Dame Kelly Holmes DBE, MBE, 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, rugby legends and golfing greats including; Colin Jackson CBE, Jamie Baulch, Jessica Ennis MBE, Dai Greene, Sir Chris Hoy MBE, Rio Ferdinand and Jonny Wilkinson OBE.
Members: include A.P. McCoy OBE, Sam Warburton, Sally Gunnell 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.