Rugby Town’s players, officials and supporters gathered in the club’s VS Bar last Friday to celebrate the completion of the 2010-11 season by handing out the annual gongs.

>> View all photos from the evening here >> View the full list of award winners from the evening here

	Energetic midfield dynamo Paddy Connolly won two awards including the Manager's Player of the Season

By Jon Venner

The two biggest winners of the evening were Paddy Connolly and skipper Nik Preston – both of whom picked up two awards apiece.

Connolly was Valley boss Martin Sockett’s pick after a consistent contribution throughout the entire campaign in the heart of Town’s midfield, whilst also receiving the Call A Car sponsor’s nomination.

Preston scooped the supporters trophy, in addition to topping the chart for the Media Star Man – based on the man of the match awards given throughout the season.

Preston’s regular central defensive partner Melvin Gourlay won the Vice Presidents’ vote, and Seb Hamilton ended the campaign as the club’s top goalscorer.

Goalkeeper Dave Clarke – the team’s only ever present - received the Bob Giles Memorial Shield in its inaugural year, created as a tribute to the long serving supporter who sadly died early into the season.

Presentations to the club’s youth team were also made at the event – with Tom Glasscoe, James Farrow and James Brougham all winning trophies.

Club Director Mike Yeats praised the playing and management staff for producing an enjoyable and exciting season, whilst also thanking the loyal core of supporters, volunteers and sponsors that are vital to the continued success of the club.

First Team Awards
Manager's Player of the Year	Paddy Connolly
Vice Presidents' Player of the Year	Melvin Gourlay
Kit Dand Memorial Supporters' Player of the Year	Niki Preston
Media Star Man	Niki Preston
Golden Boot	Seb Hamilton
Call-a-Car Award	Paddy Connolly
Bob Giles Memorial Trophy	Dave Clarke

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	All of the winners celebrate
	Paddy Connolly collected the Managers' Player of the Season
	Niki Preston claimed the Kit Dand Memorial Supporters' Player of the Season
	Melvin Gourlay won the Vice Presidents' Player of the Season
	Club Captain Niki Preston was awarded with the Media Star Man award
	Striker Seb Hamilton picked up the Golden Boot
	Paddy Connolly is presented the Call-a-Car award by club secretary Doug Wilkins
	Club volunteer Ray Leeson was acknowledged for his efforts with the Clubman of the Year award
	Youth Team Manager's Player Tom Glasscoe
	Youth Team Fans' Player James Brougham