The annual Sports Awards recognise the fantastic sporting achievements of students over the last academic year.

Sportsman of the Year was awarded to Ben Lovell-Smith in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the rugby 1st XV and 7's team.  During his time at College, Ben has played a vital role in helping the rugby 1st XV team win the league and the Surrey Plate, and made a huge contribution to the 7's team who went on to represent the South East at the Association of Colleges (AoC) National Finals.  Ben, as team captain, has not only been a major part of the teams performance on the pitch but also contributed to the running and organising of training sessions and encouraging the teams to uphold the squad values.

Sportswoman of the Year went to Hockey co-captain Olivia Henry-Thrussell who has represented both the women’s hockey team and mixed hockey team for two seasons.  Olivia is the leading goal scorer of the season and helped the mixed team to win the AoC National Cup.

The mixed hockey team were crowned Team of the Year award.  The team performed well in the Hampshire League and has consistently reached the semi-final stages of the National Cup.  This year they went one better and claimed the National Cup title - they dominated in the final against South Dartmoor College and won 5-2.

The Mike Ritchie Memorial Award recognises outstanding contribution to sport and this year it went to Mua Inoke.  Mua has contributed to the rugby team enormously in his three years at College.  Playing in several different positions without complaint, Mua always puts the team first.  He is a well-respected member of the squad who has contributed to winning the league, Hampshire plate final and represented the South East at the AoC National Finals.  Outside of College, Mua has also excelled in senior rugby, playing for Camberley 1st XV team, after winning promotion he went on to be part of the national cup final team who won at Twickenham and scored a try in the process.

The London Legacy Award is given to a student who has gone above and beyond, perhaps through taking a different avenue in sport, for example volunteering or coaching or setting an example to others.  This year it was awarded to Max Hare.  Max was part of the men’s hockey team last season and at the start of this season when both the men’s team and mixed team were left without a goal keeper, he bravely stepped up to the challenge and offered to take on the responsibility and learn a new craft.  The mixed team really put him to the test in the run up to the AoC National Final by taking three of the matches to penalties.  Max stayed calm under pressure and helped the team win the Final.

Well done to everyone for a fantastic year in sport!