Tight competition for the Sol Jr. Female Athlete of The Year between Javelin Thrower, Tynelle Gumbs, left, sprinter Nelda Huggins, Shot Putter, Trevia Gumbs and Half Miler, Lakeisha "Mimi" Warner.
DECEMBER 19—The BVI Athletics Association holds its 4th Athletes Awards Recognition Gala at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 28 at the Moorings.
Donation is $50 single and $85 per couple and can be obtained by calling 443.8262 or 541.3545
Following is a listing of athletes nominated for awards:
Sol Athletes of The Year
Sol Youth Male Athlete of the Year—Koen Penn, Tahj Malone, Kadeon Potter, Sh’ael Lavacia
Sol Youth Female Athlete of the Year—Arianna Hayde, Izaryah Frett, Kala Penn
Sol Jr. Male Athlete of the Year –J’Maal Alexander, Khari Herbert, Eldred Henry
Sol Jr. Female Athlete of the Year—Nelda Huggins, Trevia Gumbs, Lakeisha “Mimi” Warner, Tynelle Gumbs
Sol Sr. Female Athlete of the Year—Ashley Kelly, Chantel Malone, Karene King, Tahesia Harriga-Scott
Most Outstanding Track & Field Performances
Most Outstanding Combined Events Female Athlete—Kala Penn
Most Outstanding Combined Events Male Athlete—Brandon Andrew
Most Outstanding Women’s Open Track Athlete— Tahesia Harrian-Scott, Karene King, Ashley Kelly, Chantel Malone, Britney Wattley
Most Outstanding Men’s Open Field Athlete—Keron Stoute
Most Outstanding Boys Under-20 Track Athlete—Khari Herbert, J’Maal Alexander, Shaquoy Stevens
Most Outstanding Boys Under-20 Field Athlete—Eldred Henry, Brandon Andrew
Most Outstanding Boys Under-17 Track Athlete—Kyron McMaster
Most Outstanding Girls Under-17 Track Athlete—Nelda Huggins, Lakeisha Warner, Tarika Moses, Taylor Hill
Most Outstanding Boys Under-17 Field Athlete—Kyron McMaster, Aundre Turnbull
Most Outstanding Girls Under-17 Field Athlete— Tynelle Gumbs, Trevia Gumbs
Most Outstanding Boys Under-15 Track Athlete— Khoy Vanterpool Tahj Malone, K’Cei Moses, Rikkoi Brathwithe,
Most Outstanding Girls Under-15 Track Athlete— Judine Lacey Kala Penn, L’TSha Fahie, Sh’Kaida Lavacia,
Most Outstanding Boys Under-15 Field Athlete—Kadeon Potter, Tahj Malone
Most Outstanding Girls Under-15 Field Athlete— L’Tisha Fahie, Kala Penn, Dekoya Hodge,
Most Outstanding Boys Under 13 Field Athlete— Jelani Norman, Rakeel Jack, Daunte Scatliffe
Most Outstanding Girls Under 13 Field Athlete—Beyonce DeFreitas, Z’Niah Corea, Arianna Hayde,
Most Outstanding Boys Under-13 Track Athlete—Jelani Norman, Chaz Fahie, Rakeel Jack
Most Outstanding Girls Under-13 Track Athlete—Arianna Hayde, Zackharia Frett,
Most Outstanding Boys Under-11 Track Athlete—Koen Penn, J’Quaan Smith, Shakeem Dore
Most Outstanding Girls Under-11 Track Athlete— Zara Brown, Tashara Edwards, D’Neigh Williams,
Most Outstanding Boys Under 11 Field Athlete—Koen Penn, Shamoi Dore, J’Quaan Smith
Most Outstanding Girls Under 11 Field Athlete—Dominique Moses, Tashara Edwards, Denigh Williams
Most Outstanding Girls Under 9 Field Athlete—Aryia Smith Abriel Maglorie,
Most Outstanding Girls Under 9 Track Athlete—Izariah Frett, Abriel Magloire, Kaelyah Liburd
Most Outstanding Boys Under 9 Field Athlete—Sha’el Lavacia, Steven Emmanuel,
Most Outstanding Boys Under 9 Track Athlete— Kyron Walwyn, Sha’el Lavacia, Carlyiek Benjamin
Other awards will be presented in Road Racing, Cross Country, Coach of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Criteria used included: Athletes must make a BVI National Team during the season | Ranking in head to head competition | Performances in Primary/High School/College/University/regional and international competitions | Titles/awards/honors won | Records Broken