The Sports Awards are an opportunity to highlight and recognise both junior and senior sporting achievements, and the invaluable voluntary contribution from parents, pupils, coaches, athletes and officials in schools and communities across South Ayrshire.
South Ayrshire Sports Awards 2025 Winners, Finalists and Guests
Thank you to Alex McMinn, Marr College, St Patricks’ Primary School choir, Jacob Wright and Sophia Blair (St Ninians’ Primary School) for providing entertainment during the evening.
Young Active Schools Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Amy Main (Prestwick Academy)
Finalists: Jack Templeton (Prestwick Academy) and Mollie Small (Prestwick Academy)
Active Schools Leader of the Year (Silver)
Winner: Tamzine Adams (Ayr Academy)
Finalists: Hayley Minnis (Carrick Academy) and Rachel Hill (Marr College)
Active Schools Leader of the Year (Gold)
Winner: Declan Baird (Marr College)
Finalists: Emily Forrester, Kayla Walker and Kiara Boyle (Ayr Academy) and Eva McAughie (Prestwick Academy)
Active Schools Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Craig Macmorland (Maidens PS)
Finalists: Laura Wallace (Glenburn PS) and Rory Hall (Alloway PS)
Lifetime Achievement Award Winners
Mike Boles (Swimming)
Jess Reid (Volleyball)
Tom Campbell (Basketball)
Active Schools Young Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Lauren Brown (Carrick Rugby Club)
Finalists: Daryl Conway (Carrick Rugby Club) and Gregor McMillan (Whitlett’s Victoria 2013’s)
Active Schools Young Volunteer of the Year
Winner: Alison Braddock (Troon Handball Club)
Finalists: Anna Connon (Carrick Rugby Club) and Eric Belton (Ayr United Strollers)
Active Schools Inclusive Coach of the Year
Winner: Chris Nicol (Tam’s Brig Judo Club)
Finalists: Louise Stinson (Ayr Figure Skating Club) and Victor Crockford (Prestwick Howie Bowling Club)
Special Recognition Award – John McKenna, Dalmilling PS 4
Inclusive Coach of the Year finalists
Volunteer of the Year finalists
Young Volunteer of the Year finalists
Lifetime Achievement winner – Jess Reid
Jacob Wright and Sophia Blair
