It was an emotional night at Villa Park on Saturday, as we celebrated the MAN v FAT Community and their achievements over the past twelve months.
A host of powerful stories were shared through the course of the evening as those in attendance were reminded that the MAN v FAT programme is about so much more than weight loss.
The awards themselves were shared across the MAN v FAT community, with winners across England, Wales, Scotland and the USA, as well as representation from the Football, Rugby and Soccer programmes.
As England prepared to head to the World Cup in the USA, Sir Geoff Hurst regaled us with his stories of the 1966 triumph and where life has taken him since that momentous day. And the England hero watched on with admiration as he heard tales about fertility, mental health battles and the fight against cancer.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate, for those who made the journey to the event and for making MAN v FAT such a great place to be!
This year’s winners
Media Mogul: Mark Hall, Cambridge (MAN v FAT Football)
Referee of the Year: Katie Dorling, Bishops Stortford and Harlow (MAN v FAT Football)
Assistant Coach of the Year: Darren Gorman, Paisley (MAN v FAT Football)
Most Active Player (sponsored by Nutracheck): Matthew Gibson, Scunthorpe (MAN v FAT Football)
Community Hero: Jamie Hannath, Scunthorpe (MAN v FAT Football)
Most Valuable Player: George Reid, Yeovil (MAN v FAT Football)
Partner of the Year: Warrington Wolves (MAN v FAT Rugby)
Community Wellbeing Award (sponsored by JAAQ): 48 for 48 – Carlisle (MAN v FAT Football)
Coach of the Year: Emma Jones, Andover & Basingstoke (MAN v FAT Football)
Team of the Year (sponsored by D4PMedia): Forest Green Leftovers, Nuneaton (MAN v FAT Football)
Community Club of the Year: Long Island City (MAN v FAT Soccer)
Best New Club (sponsored by Budy): Merthyr (MAN v FAT Rugby)
Club of the Year (sponsored by Androlabs): Cardiff (MAN v FAT Football)
Amazing Loser (sponsored by Brown & Brown): George Ferreira, Borehamwood
