Winner: Waterford Sports Partnership
Waterford Sports

Waterford Sports Partnership was established in 2002 with the aim of increasing participation in sport and physical activity in Waterford. The Partnership provides a leadership role for the co-ordination, development and delivery of sport and physical activity opportunities in Waterford. This is achieved through the provision of information and support, facilitation of education and training opportunities and supporting the development and implementation of programmes and events that encourage greater participation in physical activity. The quantity and quality of this work is the central reason for the entrants being chosen to represent Waterford in this category.

Judges’ Citation
Community Health is a very important issue and since inception in 2002 Waterford Sports Partnership has provided a leadership role for the coordination, development and delivery of sport and physical activity opportunities in Waterford. This is achieved through the provision of information and support, facilitation of education and training opportunities and supporting the development of programmes and events that encourage participation in physical activity. The quantity and quality of this work annot be over emphasised. The leaders have shown great enthusiasm and initiative in engaging all elements of the local community. This is a thoroughly deserved category winner.