Heath reflect on special season at annual awards night
Heath RUFC celebrated a magnificent season when they held their annual awards event last month.
Those who attended the event at Bertie’s enjoyed a three course meal, music, speeches and the presentation of awards.
First team awards were presented by David Harrison and backs coach Tom Andrews while coach Nick O'Connor presented the awards for the Hawks’ team.
Harrison, who is stepping down from his Director of Rugby role, will continue as a consultant at the club for the coming seasons.
In his speech, he reflected on his many years of service at the club, both as a player and as a coach. On the pitch, he inspired Heath to victory over Bromley in the Powergen Vase while as a coach and director, he oversaw success in Papa Johns Cup competitions as well as the Regional 1 North East title last season.
Alex McFadden scooped the Coaches Award, Sam Cox was voted Young Player of the Year and Josh Beck received the Breakthrough Player award.
Harvey Keighley-Payne received both the Players' Player and Spectators' Player of the Season trophies while Tom Clough scooped the Best Try of the Season.
Max Rowntree was the Hawks Player of Season and Rick Painter picked up the Clubman of the Year trophy.