Mon 8 Apr 2024 - 9:30PM
2023-24 END-OF-SEASON AWARDS WINNERS
Over 1,000 supporters were in the Motorpoint Arena for tonight's very special 2023-24 Awards Night.
Led by MC Ken Feast, it was a very special night with players and staff in attendance and a whole host of awards.
After a live version of the Panthers Podcast, the night began with a speech from CEO Omar Pacha.
Superb videos showcasing the season were shown during the night including one to honour Adam Johnson which had the arena on its feet.
The were nine awards thoughout the night and the winners were...
Nottingham Building Society Player of the Year - Carl Neill
Presented by Chairman Neil Black and CEO Omr Pacha
Players' Player of the Year - Hugo Roy
Presented by Captain Mike Caruso
Team Spirit Award - Mike Caruso
Presented by Elisabeth and Maya from Lincs Air Testing
British Player of the Year - Jordan Kelsall
Presented by Jerry and Fiona from McDonald's
MVP - Hugo Roy and Otto Nieminen
Presented by Head Coach Jonathan Paredes and assistants Kevin Moore and Rick Strachan
Fans' Player of the Year - Otto Nieminen
Presented by Brian and Ivy from RHPS
Most Entertaining Player of the Year - Westin Michaud
Presented by Kay and Richard from Midland Filtration
Goal of the Season - Otto Nieminen
Presented by Richard from Wago
GM the GM Community Award - Bill and Pat Northridge (Panthers Travel)
Presented by Nic Williams
There were also first professional goal presentations for Logan Neilson and Didrik Henbrant who were each presented with the framed puck from their special moment.
Henbrant's presentation was made by Ian from Solutions for Accounting and Neilson's by Anna-Maria and Tim from 2Fawcett.
Head Coach Jonathan Paredes and his assistants Kevin Moore and Rick Strachan took to the stage for interviews, while Captain Mike Caruso ended the night with a speech
The whole Panthers dressing room was then invited onto the stage to take the applause. The love between fans, players and staff was on show again tonight and we want to thank you once again for your amazing support.