ATLANTIS – WeskusNuus journalist Andrew Murphy Roberts was named Community Builder of the Year at the Atlantis 50th Champions Awards, held on Saturday 19 September at the Multi-purpose Centre in the Atlantis Industrial area.
The awards recognised residents and community members who have made a meaningful contribution to Atlantis over the years.
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Pastor Michael Adams opened the evening with a prayer, after which master of ceremonies Lauren Schreuder welcomed guests and introduced the keynote speakers while entertaining the audience throughout the evening.
Keynote speaker and former Weskus
Nuus journalist Gert Witbooi reflected on the establishment of Atlantis 50 years ago and shared memories of what residents and the community experienced during the apartheid era.
Just before the awards started, two young, talented Ballroom and Latin dancers, Lauren and Cameron Jarvis, entertained the crowd by showing their skills on the dance floor.
Ward 29 Award recipients
Business Person of the Year: Justin Fisher
Community Builder of the Year: Andrew Murphy Roberts
Sport
Sport Coach of the Year: Reuben Abels (rugby)
Sportsman of the Year: Dilorenzo Lombard (soccer)
Sportswoman of the Year, Tereske Kubuika (rugby)
Rugby: Elano Anderson, Corné Loock
Hockey: Savanah Johannes
Netball: Brooklyn Heynes
Athletics: Gaylin Swartz
Stalwart AwardsRebecca Davids, Johanna Christina “Chrissie” Cloete, Sylvia Brand, Quentin Newman, Late Danny Olifant, Late Peter Kastoor, Late Kenneth Lombard and Wesfleur Primary School.
Ward 32 Award recipients
Official of the Year: Lesley Burt
Sport
Sport Coach of the Year: Nathan Pretorius
Sportswoman of the Year: Caren Human (netball)
Sportsman of the Year: Jaylon Daniels (volleyball)Soccer: Duwayne Desmore
Rugby: Graham Rooza
Ringball: Tyler Dean Petlo
Boxing: Lukhanya Majali
Ballroom and Latin Dancing: Cameron and Lauren Jarvis
Kickboxing: Amylee Leigh Feinauer, Darran Esau
Stalwart Awards
Melanie Wagner, Barbara Rass, Hendieca Martinus, Danny Pietersen, Pastor Michael Adams, Carl Erasmus, Andries Olifant, Chaplain Steven Alberts, Gert Witbooi, Robin Adams.
