Guernsey Stars Dominate CI Sports Awards Shortlist

Three of the finalists for this year's Channel Islands Sports Personality of the Year are from Guernsey.

They're cyclist Sam Culverwell, triathlete Josh Lewis, and footballer Alex Scott.

Teenage Jersey table tennis star Hannah Silcock completes the line-up.

The pubic vote opens tonight (15 January), from 6pm.

The awards will be presented in Guernsey at Beau Sejour, on Thursday 8 February.

Here's who is in the running:

Guernsey cyclist Sam Culverwell:

Sam Culverwell enjoyed some excellent races on home soil during the Island Games in July.

He got five medals in total, including two golds in the individual town criterium and a memorable sprint to the line in the road race.

He also finished third at the British Gravel Championships in September.

Guernsey Triathlete Josh Lewis:

Josh Lewis got gold on the opening day of the island games, racing around Rocquaine, and added two silvers later on.

He also finished fifth at the Ironman World Championships a few months later - which is the highest finish by a British athlete for five years.

Guernsey footballer Alex Scott:

Alex Scott achieved his footballing dream in 2023 - becoming a Premier League player.

He signed for Bournemouth in the summer following another impressive season at Bristol City which saw him named as The Championship's Young Player of the Season.

Alex finished the year with his first Premier League goal on New Year's Eve.

Jersey Table Tennis player Hannah Silcock:

This year, Hannah Silcock became Jersey's first-ever women's British champion in the sport, after winning the British Home Nations Championship.

She also shone on her Island Games debut, winning gold in the women's singles and team event before adding two more medals in the women's and team doubles.

Islanders can vote for their favourite by phone using the following numbers:

SAM CULVERWELL – CALL 0845 606 55 01

JOSH LEWIS – CALL 0845 606 55 02

ALEX SCOTT – CALL 0845 606 55 03

HANNAH SILCOCK – CALL 0845 606 55 04

Votes cost 5p plus your network access charge.

Islanders can vote up to five times over the phone.

The public votes will be combined with those from the team of judges.

The Team of the Year 2023 nominees are: Guernsey's Island Games Swimming Team; Jersey's Beach Sprint Rowing Team; Jersey's Commonwealth Games Team; Jersey's Men’s Football Team; Jersey's Table Tennis Team.

The Rising Star of the Year Award nominees are: Guernsey football player Jack Griffin, Jersey triathlete Luke Holmes, Jersey swimmer Filip Nowacki, and Jersey cricketer Asa Tribe.

Coach of the Year contenders: Jersey Rugby’s Myles Landick, Guernsey Swimming's Sara Parfitt, Jersey Football's Elliot Powell, and Guernsey Football’s Jordan Kelly.

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