Wesley Gibson and Thembisile Mdluli were the toast of Mbombela as they walked away with the Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards respectively at the Ehlanzeni Sport Awards on Friday evening.
Gibson, a 20-year boxer from Thaba Chweu, had a memorable year in which he won the light heavyweight provincial championship and silver at the boxing elite championships.
On the other hand, Mdluli had a stellar debut season as captain of the Mpumalanga Sunbirds at Brutal Fruit Netball Premier Division.
Mdluli, who plays goal defence, helped Sunbirds finish fourth on the log.
The two athletes will now compete for the coveted Provincial Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Awards against the winners of the other districts awards on December 5 in Middelburg.
HONOURS ROLL:
Sports Team of the Year
Mbombela united
Disabled Sport Woman of the Year
Crhistelle kriel
Disabled Team of the Year
Mbombela deaf netball team
School Sport Team of the Year
St Marks School
Developing School Team of the Year
Daniye primary school
School Sport Female of the Year
Amani Omar
Coach of the Year
Alleta Khumalo
Most Promising Athlete of the Year
Albert Zikode
Most promising Team of the Year
Justicia Celtics FC
Technical Official of the Year
Zenzo Clement Khumalo
Administrator of the Year
Johan Sigwane
Sport Fan of the Year
Lekhuleni Themba
Sport Council of the Year
Nkomazi Sport Federation
Recreation Athlete of the Year
Matthew Ngwenya
Community Development Program of the Year
TSB Selati Group