SOS Group are incredibly proud to continue supporting the Sport Newcastle Awards and the inspiring work they do to champion the next generation of local sporting heroes.
Sport plays such an important role in uniting our region, and we’re delighted to help nurture the talent and ambition that make the North East so special.
The Sport Newcastle Awards celebrate the very best of sporting success across Tyneside recognising outstanding achievements and the rising stars of the future.
As the city’s oldest and most inclusive sports charity, Sport Newcastle is dedicated to supporting grassroots sport and helping young people, clubs, and organisations achieve their sporting dreams.
To date, the charity has awarded over £3 million in grants, supporting thousands of athletes, coaches, volunteers, teams, and clubs — with grants starting from as little as £250 to help kick-start the vital early stages of sporting careers and development.
This year we sponsored the ‘Community Champion Award’ which was awarded to Newcastle Eagles Foundation Chief Executive, Sam Blake.
For over 25 years Sam has been leading the Eagles Community Foundation charity work, promoting basketball to inspire, engage and support people across the North East running community programmes, school outreach, grassroots leagues, health and social inclusion.
John Behan, Director SOS Group was on hand to present Sam with her special award.
John said, “This award is thoroughly deserved and everyone at SOS Group is delighted to continue our support for the Newcastle Eagles Basketball team and the Sport Newcastle awards.
“Sam is a real champion for basketball and grass roots sport in the Tyneside region and has been for many years.
“She’s had some brilliant ideas and success connecting basketball with the community over many years not least the Hoops for Health initiative in schools, combining and promoting fitness and healthy living as well as basketball and we are truly proud to present her with her award.”
Matthew Squires, Sport Newcastle Trustee and Head of Fundraising said, “The Sport Newcastle Awards showcase the very best of sport across our region, from the rising stars to the local heroes who inspire us all. Continued support from partners like SOS Group enables us to back aspiring athletes, proactive community projects, ambitious clubs, and forward-thinking coaches.”
