Lonsdale Trophy
The Lonsdale Trophy was originally a single solid silver trophy presented to the Commonwealth Games Federation. This was later melted down with replicas presented to each of the six countries including Scotland that attended the first two Games in 1930 and 1934.
In 2003 the Commonwealth Games Scotland proposed that Scottish sportspeople were recognised for their achievements and it was agreed to annually present the Lonsdale Trophy to the Scottish Sportsperson of the Year in a Commonwealth Games Sport. The Lonsdale Trophy was first presented at the Commonwealth Games Scotland Sports Awards Dinner the same year.
Over the last few years the award has been supported by Emirates Airline and known as the Emirates Lonsdale Trophy.
| Previous award winners: |
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2003
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Chris Hoy
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Cycling
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2004
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Chris Hoy
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Cycling
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2005
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Chris Hoy
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Cycling
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2006
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Gregor Tait
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Swimming
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2007
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Chris Hoy
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Cycling
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2008
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Chris Hoy
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Cycling
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| 2009 |
Katherine Grainger |
Rowing |
| 2010 |
Hannah Miley |
Swimming |
Athletes or Teams nominated must be from a Commonwealth Games member sport during the award period. Athletes nominated must have been eligible to represent Scotland / GB over the award period. Nominations are sought annually from all 26 CGS member governing bodies for consideration by the judging panel.