RUGBY player Jonathan Davies has been named Sports Personality of the Year at the Carmarthenshire Sports Personality Awards ceremony.
The Scarlets and Wales centre from Bancyfelin was amongst a host of talented sportsmen and women from across the county who were shortlisted for this year’s awards.
Winners from across the county were honoured for their achievements at Ffrwnes Theatre on Friday night (Feb 2).
The event, organised by Carmarthenshire County Council’s sport and leisure team, recognises and rewards people of all ages and abilities who contribute to sport in Carmarthenshire.
Executive board member for culture, sport and tourism, Cllr Peter Hughes Griffiths, said: “This was an excellent evening, celebrating the huge amount of sporting talent that we have in the county. I was also especially pleased to present a special recognition award to Wyn Gruffydd for his contributions to the Welsh language through his sports commentating.”
Sports Personality of the Year: Jonathan Davies, Rugby (Scarlets)
Young Sportswoman of the Year: Ella Barnwell, Cycling (Carmarthen)
Young Sportsman of the Year: Ben Thomas, Cross Country and Athletics (Ysgol y Strade, Llanelli)
Disabled Sportsman of the Year: Oliver Griffith-Salter, Basketball (Llandovery)
Disabled Sportswoman of the Year: Tyler Charleston, Skiing Slalom and Giant Slalom (Llanelli)
High Performance Sports Coach of the Year: Wayne Pivac, Rugby (Scarlets)
Community Sports Coach of the Year: Jenny Jones, Squash (Carmarthen Squash Club)
Sports Volunteer of the Year: Marc Jones, Rugby (Ammanford)
Young Sports Volunteer of the Year: Joshua Boyce, Bowls (Kidwelly Bowls)
Team of the Year: Amman United RFC
Young Team of the Year: Tîm Pêl Rwyd Parc y Tywyn
The Ryan Jones Memorial Award for Outstanding Services to Sport: Tudor Thomas (Bynea Cycling Club) and Christopher Jones (Newcastle Emlyn Rugby Club)
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