Athletes to be honoured at 32nd Annual Sports Awards

The Ministry of Community and Cultural Development would like to remind the public that the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation will be hosting the 32nd Annual Sports Awards ceremony, under the distinguished patronage of the Premier of Bermuda, the Hon. Craig Cannonier JP, MP at the Fairmont Southampton Resort Poinciana Room on Saturday, 16 March, 2013 at 7pm.

During the evening’s events, the Minister of Community and Cultural Development, the Hon. R. Wayne Scott JP MP will announce the Minister’s Awards for Cricket and Football. In addition, 25 individuals will receive awards for their achievements in sports this year and their contributions to sports over the years.  The event will conclude with the Premier announcing the Senior and Junior Athletes Of The Year.

The purpose of the awards is to identify and recognize distinguished achievements of Bermudians in the field of sports. Recognition is awarded to athletes who participate and achieve a high standard in international competition, athletes who have achieved special status or distinction in sports and those persons who have made contributions to the development of sport in a non-competitive capacity.

The Minister of Community and Cultural Development, the Hon. R. Wayne Scott, JP, MP, warmly invites the public to show their support by attending this event. “Bermuda is truly fortunate to have so many world class athletes and their achievements deserve to be recognized by all in the community and so I encourage everyone to attend the Sports Awards and commend our sporting community, including the significant role of our national sports governing bodies, coaches and volunteers.”

Tickets are on sale for $10 at the Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation, FB Perry Building, 40 Church Street, Hamilton or call 295-0855 for more information.