Fabulous night as winners of Perth and Kinross Sports Awards are revealed

Milnathort track star Laura Muir was last night crowned Perth and Kinross Sports Personality of the Year.

The former Kinross High student, Scottish Athletics’ athlete of the year, continued her special journey on the track with a host of top performances.

A 1500m silver medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games last summer was certainly a memorable moment.

Laura, who is coached by Andy Young, is the current British record holder for outdoor 1500m and is looking forward to producing more magic later this year.

Also up for the main sports personality of the year honour at the Perth and Kinross Sports Awards - held at Perth Museum - were curlers Eve Muirhead and Mili Smith.

Phil Coleman, Community Sport and Partnership Manager for Live Active Leisure, said: “It is an honour to announce Laura as the Perth and Kinross Sports Awards Sports Personality of the Year winner.

“She is an outstanding athlete and after winning silver at the Tokyo Olympic Games in the 1500m, and being crowned Scottish Athletics athlete of the year, she is a fantastic choice for our celebration of homegrown sporting talent.”

A further 10 awards were presented to local sporting heroes including volunteers, coaches and athletes for efforts dating from January 1 to December 31, 2021.

Volunteer of the Year went to Frazer Robertson of Glenearn Badminton, a key figure who steered the club through Covid-19 and ensured strong turnouts remained at both junior and adult sessions.

Frazer played an active role in bringing free summer badminton sessions for young people, has led a club re-brand, refreshed club documents and acquired the John Grant Cup in memory of the club’s former president.

He is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion encouraging the club to be part