6th Wado-UK Presentation Evening 2013

On Friday 13th December 2013, the Wado UK membership once again converged on the John McCarthy Suite at the Hull University, for our end of year presentation night. With all the usual awards at both club and association level, the evening was well received by all in attendance. This years awards are outlined below, with the photography kindly being done once again by Dean Dent.

Thank you to all who did attend and help us celebrate yet another successful year for Wado UK!

The first association award was the Emily Pierce Memorial Shield. This award was designed to celebrate the life of Emily who passed away in 2010. This is the third year this award has been presented, and the recipient for 2013 was Laura Fee of the Zanshin Dojo

Laura is pictured below with Paul Braid left and Jo Pierce right

The next award of the evening was the Association Service Award.

This award is designed to reward someone who has been instrumental in the development of Wado UK through their help and assistance at such things as events. Steve Bell was this years winner following his assistance as a table official at our competitions, fundraising for the kids ice skating and bowling days, and promoting Wado UK at the Lord Mayors Parade.

Steve is seen below being presented with his award by the President of Wado UK,
Mr. John Moreton

The next award of the evening was the Association High Level Achievement Award.

This award has been designed to reward the recipient for their achievements throughout the year. The winner for 2013 was Amrit Dhesi following his double gold medal success in both Kata & Kumite at the British International OPen Karate Championships in Glasgow in September.

Amrit is seen below being presented with his award by the President of Wado UK,
Mr. John Moreton

We had the opportunity to welcome five new additions to our small army of volunteers too. At our East Yorkshire Open Karate Championships we were fortunate to enlist the help of these five helpers into our marshaling roles. Organising the competitors as they arrive at an area is an enormous time saving exercise and one which is well worth the effort. These new first time volunteers were;
Anthony Harrison, Ashley Oldershaw Carol Scotter, Lisa Harding and Jason Foster

The first club award is the Best Newcomer award. It can be awarded for for anything from enthusiasm, dedication or even reliable attendance.
The winners for 2013 were;

From the Chikara Dojo William Chapman      
From the Chikara Cottingham Dojo Mathew Bestley
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Libby Dunham
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Thomas Howard
From the Zanshin Dojo  Ben Mitchel


The second club award is the Achievement award. It can be awarded for for anything from success to outstanding enthusiasm, dedication to determination.
The winners for 2013 were;

From the Chikara Dojo Jed Jemison
From the Chikara Cottingham Dojo Harry Fitz-John
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Ellie Hayes
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Teerth, Charan & Amrit Dhesi
From the Zanshin Dojo George Clifford


The third club award is the service award. It is awarded for help with running the club or assistance in the development of any aspect of the club.
The winners for 2013 were;

From the Chikara Dojo Charlie Dorling
From the Chikara Cottingham Dojo Connie Day
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Matthew March
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Nicky Coxon
From the Zanshin Dojo Gaynor Dent


The fourth club award is the Kata award. It is awarded for success, enthusiasm or ability in relation to Kata practice.
The winners for 2013 were;

From the Chikara Dojo Lauren Foster
From the Chikara Cottingham Dojo Isabelle Johnson
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Matthew Clarke
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Justin & Charmae Behag
From the Zanshin Dojo Josh Hartery


The fifth and final club award is the Kumite award. It is awarded for success, enthusiasm or ability in relation to Kumite practice.
The winners for 2013 were;

From the Chikara Dojo Lauren Horner
From the Chikara Cottingham Dojo Jon Chia
From the Shin-Ken Dojo Renaldas Sokolovas
From the East Hull Woodford Dojo Oliver Dearing
From the Zanshin Dojo Ellis Miller

Photography by Dean Dent

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