Our end of season awards were handed out at our Legends Evening in the Sun Dancer in Nairn.
The evening celebrated the legends of the Highland League title-winning squad, 50 years on from the triumph, as well as this year’s squad’s achievements.
Players’ Player of the Season
As voted for by his team mates, our Player of the Season is Jamie Carnihan.
Supporters’ Player of the Season
As voted for by the fans, this year’s deserved winner is Jamie Carnihan.
William Innes Memorial Trophy for Young Player of the Season
This award is for the player 21-years-old or younger who has excelled during the season. This year’s winner played more minutes than anyone else in the squad this season, starting all 39 games over the course of the campaign, scoring 10 goals and contributing 12 assists.
Congratulations, Calum Mackay.
Ian Gordon Trophy for Top Goalscorer
For the second season in a row, this season’s Nairn County top goalscorer with 15 goals is Ben Barron.
Clubman of the Year
A new award for this season, the Clubman of the Year has been voted for by the committee and goes to the player who encourages teammates, shows unfailing commitment to the club and can be described as embodying the club’s ethos as a sterling ambassador of Nairn County FC.
The first ever winner of the Nairn County FC Clubman of the Year is Millar Gamble.
Goal of the Season
After a public vote, there was one resounding winner for his left-footed strike into the top corner against Rothes at Station Park in September and that was Gussie Dey.
The award was presented to Gussie by 1975/76 legend Peter Robertson. Scorer of the most important goal in Nairn County’s history.
Fan of the Year
This season’s Fan of the Year Award, as chosen by the management committee, has been awarded to James Coulter.
James’ commitment to supporting the club, both home and away, has been incredible and is truly appreciated by the club. Travelling to away matches by public transport, he has been a constant presence on the road, backing Toshy and the team throughout the season.
