HIGHLY commended certificates were also awarded at the Herefordshire Sports Awards.

Junior Team: Hereford Rowing Club J12 – The double skull crew team of Jake Birch and Harry Fraser won all their regatta races at J12 and J13 level and gained medals at the Welsh Indoor Rowing Championships.

Senior Team: Hereford & County Athletics Club – The club saw promotion for both their senior men's and women's teams in regional track and field leagues

Coach: Rachel McGill (Herefordshire Badminton Academy) – She founded the academy in 2009 and has overseen the development of more than 400 children. The academy runs county reams at under-13, 15 and 18 levels, who play in national league tournaments.

Club: Hereford Volleyball Club – The men's and women's teams progressed to higher regional leagues, with the junior team also impressing.

Sportsman: Callum Treasurer – Won the Hereford & Worcester LTA Men's Singles title, beating several players who were part of the county team and also the winner from the previous year.

Services to Sport: Sue Stanard – Secretary of Fownhope Short mat Club and Herefordshire Short Mat Bowling Association, Stanard is acknowledged as being largely responsible for the continuing success of short mat bowls in the county.