On both evenings both Club Secretary Bill O’Flaherty and Chairman Anthony McCartney addressed the gatherings thanking the club sponsors Mulholland Scrap Metals, Ace Fixings, Algram, Dyson, Hulls, Robinsons Costcutters for their much valued support throughout the year. They both went on to congratulate all the teams on their performances throughout the season and in particular those teams playing in the NIBFA National League who are playing against the top teams in the Province. The pair also thanked the parents for their support throughout the year in bringing their children to the club for training and matches week in week out. They also thanked all the ‘back room’ staff at the club who carry out all the tasks that keep the club running smoothly form year to year.

Ballymena United Committee member John Taggart was also there on the seniors evening and was happy to address the club members on the night. John praised the work that Carniny Youth is doing in the local footballing community and also welcomed this years under 15 and 16s into the Ballymena senior set up when they will develop into the BUFC 16s and 17s next season. He encouraged them to take this opportunity to do well and was hopeful that they could provide some home grown talent for the local Irish league side.

On the first night a new club award was introduced when Artie McAuley was happy to present the ‘Stewartie McAuley Junior Team of the Year’ Award to Carniny Under 11s who manged to reach the NIBFA Cup semi Finals this season. Stewartie is fondly remembered at present day Carniny Youth as he was the original founder of Carniny many years ago. It was therefore a fitting tribute that the Award was presented by Stewartie’s son Artie to one of the youngest teams at the club as these were the age of boys he introduced to the club way back then.

On the second evening another new award was introduced when Peter Mullan presented the Bob Mullan Senior Team of the Year’ award to Carniny Under 14s. Bob was a recent addition to the club as a development Officer and was instrumental in striking up links with Carniny and Cross channel clubs which has resulted in club visits for the various Carniny teams. Bob’s son Peter was again happy to present the award.

Individual team awards were as follows;

Under 9 Prize Winners - Top Goalscorer- Cameron Stewart, Runner up- Lewis Mearns, Sportsperson of the Year - Joshua Logan, Managers Player of the Year - Kyle Robinson, Runner up - Craig Farqhuar, Players Player of the Year – Lewis Mearns and Cameron Stewart, Most Improved - Adam Lamont and Dylan Young, Squad Player - Luke Rea, Joshua Gordon and Joseph Lynas.
Under 10 Prize winners - Top Goalscorer- Dane Archer, Runner up - Andrew Farquhar, Sportsperson of the Year - Sammy Clyde, Managers Player of the Year- Matthew Kirk, Runner up - Rhys Ervine, Players Player of the Year – Mark Winter, Runner up - Joshua Logan
Under 11 Prize winners - Top Goalscorer - Jordan Stewart, Runner up- Bailie Young, Sportsperson of the Year - James McDonnell, Managers Player of the Year- Adam Neilly, Runner Up - Brandon Reid, Players Player of the Year- Ronnie Marshall, Runner up - Adam Neilly,
Under 12 Prize winners - Top Goalscorer - Conor Doherty, Runner up- Kavan Keenan, Sportsperson of the Year - Matthew McComb, Managers Player of the Year- Callum McGall, Runner Up - James McClean, Players Player of the Year - Callum McGall, Runner up - Bailie McNeill,
Under 13 Prize winners - Top Goalscorer - Matthew Shevlin, Runner up - Adam Mairs/ Camryn Millar, Sportsperson of the Year- Eoin Campbell, Managers Player of the Year - Adam Kennedy, Runner Up - Alexander Weir, Players Player of the Year - Adam Kennedy
Runner up - Eamon Fyffe.
Under 14 Prize winners - Top Goalscorer - Jonathan Cummings,
Runner up - David Calderwood, Sportsperson of the Year - Conor Pogue,
Managers Player of the Year - Kyle Crawford, Runner Up - Stewart Nixon,
Players Player of the Year - Kyle Crawford, Runner up - Sam McNiece.
Under 15 Prize winners - Top Goalscorer - Kyle Beggs, Runner up - Chandler Douglas, Sportsperson of the Year - Daniel McComb, Managers Player of the Year - Jason Johnston, Runner Up Peter McClure, Players Player of the Year - Jason Johnston, Runner up - Joey Nixon,
Under 16 Prize winners - Top Goalscorer - Mark McKelvey, Runner up - Jordan Hood, Sportsperson of the Year - Jordan Dunlop, Managers Player of the Year(joint)- Mark McKelvey/Ryan Curry, Players Player of the Year - Mark McKelvey, Runner up - Ryan Curry.

Individual Awards - Stewartie McAuley Junior team of the year – Under 11s, Bob Mullan Senior team of the year, Under 14s. Club Person of the Year – Davy McComb, Club Personality of the Year Geoffery Dunlop, Services to Carniny Youth FC Awards, Stephen Armstrong, Brian Rainey and Davy McComb.

Should anyone out there be interested in joining Carniny Youth either as a player, coach or admin staff they they should contact the club through their contacts page on their website – www.carninyyouthfc.co.uk. Or alternatively use the numbers below;
2002, Jason 07885899290, 2001 David 07835020446, 2000 DAVY 07732808858, 1999 ANTHONY 07708822793,1998 BILLY 07850669666, 1997 PAUL 07887611323, Seniors Anthony 07708822793. Players wishing to join the Football Development Centre (2003 and below) should contact Cliffy 07800646871.