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The Vice Presidents Club of Leamington FC

The Don Hartwell Award

Each year, the Vice Presidents Club makes an award in memory of Don Hartwell, who served Leamington FC for over forty years, including being one of the two founder directors when the Club was reconstituted as a limited company in 1983.

The award recognises someone who has shown exceptional commitment and passion for the Club making a contribution on or off the field towards its rebirth and success.

2007 Award - Idris Elms

The winner for 2007 was announced by President, David Hucker, at Leamington Football Club's Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation Evening held on Friday 18 May.
 
This year's recipient was Groundsman, Idris Elms, who joined at the beginning of 2000 and has, along with Director Nigel Hodgkins, turned a ploughed field into an award-winning football pitch.

Idris won the FA's Groundsman of the Year Award for the 2005/06 season at Step 5 of the non-league pyramid and has made it to this year's finals. His prize included a day at a Barclays Premiership match and he enjoyed a visit to Tottenham Hotspur, discussing pitch maintenance and looking enviously at the range of equipment. The match against Reading was the first time that Idris had seen a football match at any ground, including the New Windmill.

2006 Award - Jason Cadden

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David Hucker (left) and after dinner speaker Paul Fletcher (right) surprise Jason Cadden (centre) with the award

The award recognises people who have given exceptional service to the club since its relaunch and Jason's record as manager won the unanimous vote of the Vice Presidents Committee. Club captain Steve Thompson spoke of Jason's achievements before the presentation of the award by President David Hucker. 

2005 Award - Rex Payne

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Rex Payne (right) receiving his award from VP President David Hucker (left).

2004 Award - Darren Timms


Brakes player Darren Timms was he first recipient of the award.