Carmarthenshire's sporting talent celebrated at star-studded night

Commonwealth Games silver medallist Nikara Jenkins was among the winners at the Carmarthenshire Sports Personality Awards last night.
At a glittering ceremony at Ffwrnes Theatre 12 sporting heroes from across the county were honoured at the 17th annual event in January.

Rugby legends the late Ray Gravell and Stuart Gallacher were also invited into the Hall of Fame.
Rhythmic gymnast Nikara was named Sports Personality of the Year for her outstanding achievements during 2014 which included a silver team medal at the games in Glasgow and securing two first and second places at the British Apparatus Championships.
Eleven other sporting talents were recognised including -

Young Sportswoman of the Year, Manon Lloyd, cycling

Young Sportsman of the Year, Joe Holt for cycling

Sports Volunteer of the Year, Kate Williams, hockey

Young Volunteer of the Year, Zoe Swift, hockey

Community Sport Coach of the Year, Dai Davies, archery

High Performance Coach of the Year, Nia Evans, rhythmic gymnastics

Disabled Sportsman of the Year, Charles Griffiths, golf and athletics

Disabled Sportswoman of the Year, Llinos Gilmore-Jones

Young Team of the Year, Llanelli Gymnastics Club

Team of the Year, Whitland Ladies RFC

Outstanding Services to Sport, John Phillips, boxing.
The awards are organised by Carmarthenshire Council's sports development unit in partnership with the Carmarthenshire Local Sports Council and recognise the sporting achievements of athletes, coaches and volunteers across Carmarthenshire.
Executive board member for regeneration and leisure, Cllr Meryl Gravell said: “The quality of entries received this year was once again outstanding and it gets more difficult for the judging panel year on year. It’s fantastic we have such a wealth of sporting talent in our county and this event honours people of all ages and abilities who contribute to sport in Carmarthenshire."