The Ceredigion Sports Awards 2024 celebrated the county's sporting achievers on July 5.

Hosted by Ceredigion Sports Council and Ceredigion Actif at Penmorfa Council Offices, Aberaeron, the event recognised dedication across eight award categories.

It honoured 42 junior athletes and 22 international competitors.

The ceremony also acknowledged the efforts of young volunteers, unsung heroes, disability sports volunteers, and Coach of the Year.

Dafydd Evans won trainer of the yearDafydd Evans won trainer of the year (Image: Ceredigion County Council)

Councillor Catrin M S Davies, Ceredigion County Council’s cabinet member for culture, leisure and customer services, championed the event's significance.

She said: "It's great to see so many individuals, in more than 15 sports, being honoured for their hard work and achievements.

"Last year the Tarling brothers were honoured and this year Josh is in the Olympic team together with another young man from Ceredigion, Stevie Williams, who is currently competing in the Tour de France.

Meadow Norris won a talented juniors awardMeadow Norris won a talented juniors award (Image: Ceredigion County Council)

"They are great ambassadors for Ceredigion. This shows how important it is to support our young people and recognise the extent of their effort.

"The awards remind us of everyone's personal effort but also our community's effort to promote sport and support physical activity."

A big thank you was also extended to the event's sponsors: Castell Howell, Alliance Leisure, ABER Instruments, Cawdor Cars, and Hafren Furnishers.

Bedwyr Llywelyn was given the young ambassador of the year awardBedwyr Llywelyn was given the young ambassador of the year award (Image: Ceredigion County Council)

Their backing ensured a fitting celebration of Ceredigion's sporting community.

The council congratulated the winners, saying their hard work and dedication is 'truly inspiring.'