Archer Nichola Simpson will bid to defend her Sportswoman of the Year crown at the Oxfordshire Sports Awards next month.

Simpson is on the shortlist once more, and will go head-to-head with Claire Lasko (sailing) and Sophie Whitworth (triathlon).

SHORT-LIST Sportsman of the Year: B Baker (rugby), J Brooks (cricket), S Williams MBE (rowing).

Sportswoman of the Year: C Lasko (sailing), N Simpson (archery), S Whitworth (triathlon).

Club of the Year: City of Oxford Swimming Club, Trinity Netball Club, Wallingford Rugby Club.

Coach of the Year: E Isard (tennis), L Powell (swimming), T Hampson (athletics).

Disabled Sportsperson of the Year: E Hubbert (athletics), G Kiff (triathlon), X Hurley (badminton).

Extreme Sportsperson of the Year: C Scott (formation skydiving), T Ford (mountain boarding), T Butler (kitesurfing).

Junior Sports Team of the Year: Bicester U13’s Rugbyteam, City of Oxford Rowing Club Women’s Coxless Four, Oxfordshire Schools Junior Boys Pentathlon team Junior Sportsperson of the Year: D Rivers (target air rifle shooting), I Shayler (freestyle kickboxing), J Taylor (cricket).

Junior Unsung Hero: C Williams (netball), E Patrick (athletics & street sports), H Curtis (swimming) Sports Team of the Year: Banbury Hockey Club Men’s 1st team, Didcot Cheer, Oxfordshire County Darts team.

Unsung Hero: E House (swimming), L Williams (netball), T McCallion (athletics).

Veteran Sportsperson of the Year: D Keuster (athletics), I Giuliani (rowing), N Mighty (athletics).