The British Judo Association would like to congratulate the following players on their achievements over the past year by awarding them a prestigious Player Award:

As voted by the membership

Junior Male of the Year: Ashley McKenzie

Junior Female of the Year: Gemma Howell

Senior Male of the Year: James Millar

Senior Female of the Year: Sarah Clark

Paralympic Player of the Year: Sam Ingram

As voted by the Performance staff

Most Improved Female Squad player: Gemma Howell

Most Improved Male Squad player: Colin Oates

Most Improved Paralympic Squad player: Ben Quilter

As voted by the British Squad

Player’s Player of the Year: Sarah Clark

The British Judo Awards Dinner will take place on the 19th September at the ICC, Birmingham. Tickets are available to buy at a cost of £40 per person. Alternatively, reserving a table at the BJA Awards Dinner offers you the chance to enjoy a great night out with a group of friends. These exclusive tables are available at a cost of £400 for a table consisting of 10 people.

A limited number of tickets and tables are available and they will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please contact Nicola Turner at the BJA if you wish to buy tickets or reserve a table on 01509 631695.

Closing date for purchasing tickets is Friday 28th August.

© Mike Varey

Player Award Winners from 2008