THE 2008 Worcester sports awards proved sporting prowess, courage and dedication can all be found in abundance in the Faithful City.

The event, hosted by Worcestershire CCC, was presented by Sport Worcester in partnership with Worcester City Council.

Deputy Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Lucy Hodgson, paid tribute to the great work undertaken by the sports unit at the city council which delivers more than 3,500 coaching hours to more than 8,000 Worcester children.

Chris Horsman, the Worcester Warriors prop and Welsh international, then gave a inspiring speech about his own rise to sporting glory in which he has struggled against personal trials, including overcoming testicular cancer.

Moving on to the award winners, Les Bishop, the Sport Worcester treasurer, said: "The nominations for awards were of a high calibre to which the adjudicating body of Sport Worcester found it very difficult to pick category winners.

"However, the evening, which is designed to celebrate sporting achievements, also acknowledged all category nominations and the supporting people that assist local athletes to continue in their chosen sports."

Senior Male Sports Personality of the Year: Stuart Phillips (Old Elizabethans Cricket Club); Senior Female Sports Personality of the Year: Jo Lyons (rowing); Senior Female Sports Personality of the Year highly commended': Sarah Neale (Archery - Saints and Sinners Bowmen Club); Junior Male Sports Personality of the Year: Daniel Goodyear (Old Elizabethans Cricket Club); Junior Female Sports Personality of the Year: Katrina Wilson (Tobi Ishi Kai Karate Club); Coach of the Year: Neil Mendham (Disability Sports Worcester); Young Volunteer of the Year: Tiffany Jones (Worcester Athletic Club); Junior Club Team of the Year: Worcester City Netball Club; Club of the Year: Old Elizabethens Cricket Club; Disabled Sports Personality of the Year: Aimee Cockle (Worcester City Women's FC); Volunteer of the Year: Tracey Mole (Worcester Lions Community FC); Community Sports Award: Sylvia Harrison and Rebecca Giles (Worcester City Netball Club); School Sports Award: Nunnery Wood Under 14's Girls Rugby Club; The Howard Peters Outstanding Contribution Award: Joan Turner (Droitwich Archery Society).