MEMBERS old and new from Northwich Rowing Club came together for the club’s annual awards night to celebrate achievements on and off the water.

The Mayor of Northwich Cllr Jane Thomas and Sir John Deane’s College principal Chris Atherton were on hand to present the awards at Castle Sports and Social Club, with the coveted George Musker Blade being won by Freddie Cushen.

Retiring chair Graham Jump gave an overview of all of the award winners, with the presentations followed by food and music into the night.

The award winners were as follows…

Bill Cotton Award for Volunteering – Steff Lundie

Simon Crouchley Award for Coach of The Year – Jennie Abdelaty

Eddie Phillips Award for Veteran of the Year – Mary Ozsanlav-Harris, Elaine Hempsted, Steph Cushen and Mel Benson

Grange Award for Endeavour – John Baxter

Chairman’s Award – Andy Pope

Salt of the Earth – Joanna Austin

Irvine Award for most improved sculler – Kai Jump

George Musker Award – Freddie Cushen

Northwich Guardian: The winners from Northwich Rowing Club's annual George Musker AwardsThe winners from Northwich Rowing Club's annual George Musker Awards (Image: Contributed)