Glasgow Sports Person of the Year 2009
Sportsperson of the Year

 

The Glasgow Sportsperson of the Year awards is one of the highlights of the Scottish sporting calendar.

The 2009 Glasgow Sports Person of the Year awards took place at Tramway Theatre, on Thursday 11 February.

The awards celebrate and reward local talent, community coaching, team achievements, up and coming athletes, and examples of outstanding dedication to sport.

The main award of the evening has been won by some of Scotland’s biggest sporting stars over the years including Stephen Hendry, Liz McColgan, Sir Chris Hoy, Shirley Robertson and Andy Murray.

 

For 2009 the Sports Person of the Year award went to golfer Catriona Matthew, who clinched the Women's British Open title becoming the first Scot to win a major women's golf championship.

 

Other awards presented on the night included:

 

  • Glasgow Disabled Athlete of the Year – Allan Stuart (Athletics)
  • Service to Sport – Lifetime Achievement Award - Duncan Paterson Glasgow
  • Team of the Year – Drumchapel Table Tennis Club Glasgow
  • Young Sportsperson of the Year – Kirsty Gilmour (Badminton)
  • Glasgow Club of the Year – Special Olympics Scotland West Evening Times
  • Glasgow Sports School of the Year (Primary) – Garscadden Primary
  • Evening Times Glasgow Sports School of the Year (Secondary) – Hillhead Secondary School
  • Glasgow Student Athlete of the Year – Laura Bartlett (Hockey)
  • Glasgow Coach of the Year – Kenny Murray (Rugby)
  • Glasgow Volunteer of the Year – Maureen McNeill (Basketball)
  • Leader’s Special Award – Shettleston Harriers (Athletics)
  • Lord Provost’s Award – Abercorn Secondary School
  • Sportsperson of the Year – Catriona Matthews (Golf)
     

Thank you to all who voted and nominated individuals and clubs for the Glasgow Sports Person of the Year Awards.

 

Details on the 2010 Sports Person of the Year awards will be published later in the year.