George and Morgan named male and female athletes of the Year
The awardees and officials pose for a group photo following the presentation.
Alika Morgan and Winston George are third and fourth from left (Backrow).
The awardees and officials pose for a group photo following the presentation. Alika Morgan and Winston George are third and fourth from left (Backrow).

…as AAG hosts annual Awards Ceremony….
POLICE Progressive Youth Club athlete Winston George and Rising Star Track Club athlete Alika Morgan copped the male and female athlete of the year awards when the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) held its annual Awards ceremony Saturday evening at Thomas Lands YMCA.Kevin Abbensetts was named the Junior Male athlete of the year, while Jevena Straker was his female counterpart. The male runner-up was Lawrence Green.
Running Brave Athletic Club champion Jason Yah was adjudged the male Youth Athlete of the Year, while Joel Thom was his runner-up.
On the distaff end Linden’s Cassie George was named the female Youth athlete of the year, while Tirana Mitchell was her runner-up.
Best Coach award went to Running Brave Athletics Club’s Julian Edmonds, while Mrs. Kendra-Squires-Rose copped the Official of the year award.
Administrator of the National Sports Commission (NSC) Gervy Harry in delivering the Charge to athletes said “our athletes are our treasures” while reminding coaches of their responsibilities.
“Therefore, we have to ensure the things we do would be for the betterment of our athletes, and I want to say to our coaches that I am very concerned that they are not only responsible for the technical development of our athletes, coaches are responsible for the all round development of our athletes”, Harry opined.
Harry said despite the financial constraints much can be achieved, pointing out that, “firstly athletes must be honest with themselves and have that will as a partner in this process”.
He also alluded to the administration of our sports because “at almost every Association, Federation we have war at the top, open confrontation at the top”, which he said will not augur well for sports development here.
Harry said this has been a ‘great concern’ for the NSC and he is of the belief that partnerships are required to urgently deal with the issues that are confronting the Associations.
President of AAG Aubrey Hutson in his address said despite the many challenges the Association faced much was accomplished and challenged athletes to continue giving of their best.

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